VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 10, 2026
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AMERICAN FREIGHT FORWARDERS INC
USDOT 561010 · MC275053 · EIN 91-1557722 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
14218 STEWART RD SE #200A, SUMNER, WA, 98390
(253) 216-0040 · RICK KNIGHT
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
24 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
33 / 213
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy MCP69968A · eff 04/15/2021
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate27.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance245 pts
Unsafe Driving21 pts
Driver Fitness10 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 18 |
| 393.55D1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55D2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 12 |
Most inspected states
WA32
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.75 | 0.75 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.16 | 0.17 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.93 | 3.73 | ≈42–46% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-24 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Thurston County, WA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Thurston County, WA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 48% · Seat belt 33% · Speeding 19%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 42% (3 OOS) · Tires 20% (5 OOS) · Brakes 19% (3 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 1 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | KENT, WA | ✓ | ||
| 05/22/2025 | PUYALLUP, WA | ✓ |
Equipment — 58 vehicles seen in inspections
34 trailer24 truck
Company profile
Officer
RICK KNIGHT
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
1994-04-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DITCHES R US | 2068534 | officer | strong |
| KNIGHT FURNITURE SHOWROOMS | 3071893 | officer | strong |
| KNIGHT PLUMBING & HEATING COMPANY INC | 1490376 | officer | strong |
| KNIGHTS NUMBER GAME INC | 3095096 | officer | strong |
| YAROSLAV TSVAN | 2015695 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/08/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2025)
05/13/2021 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 1154526
04/15/2021 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP69968A
04/15/2021 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 1154526
04/27/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/27/2020 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
04/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP 1154526
04/15/2020 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CPP1154526
04/15/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882093 02
03/20/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2017)
03/20/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/12/2017)
04/15/2016 — Insurance filed — General Insurance Company of America
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy BMO 56627280
04/15/2016 — Insurance replaced — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy BMO 56627280
04/15/2016 — Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9882093 01
03/21/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2016)
03/21/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/08/2016)
04/15/2015 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP2920993BNPG
03/19/2015 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2015)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/561010.