Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
JEFFREY W & WILLIAM E KNIGHT dba KNIGHT TRUCKING
DOT 268152 · MC 189342
Report DateJune 26, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameJEFFREY W & WILLIAM E KNIGHT
Registered Since01/06/1986
DBA / Trade NameKNIGHT TRUCKING
Registered Address6938 PRAIRIE ST, FAIRMOUNT, IL, 61841
Phone217-260-3513
Cell on File217-260-3513
Email on Filejeffwknight@prodigy.net
Company OfficerJEFF KNIGHT
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 5+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 40.5 years
Active FMCSA authority: Common Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC189342
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierActive
Contract CarrierNone
Liability Insurance$750,000
Bond / InsurerNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy / Bond #WN345799
Fleet & Safety
Power Units2
Drivers3
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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