RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
200-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Mattoon, IL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 227709
- MC
- MC221152
- Based
- Mattoon, IL
- Contact
- 2172357102 · tread@ruralking.com
What this carrier is
RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Mattoon, IL. Operating footprint: 200 power units, 220 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC221152 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, grain, feed, hay, and farm supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 14, 2013).
Fleet composition on file: 200 owned tractors, 900 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 94 motor carriers operating 200 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 93 | 116.40 | 79.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 48 | 122.74 | 39.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4.05 | 98.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 163 | 194.40 | 83.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.71 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 200-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 227709: 752 inspections across 17 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 75 |
| Hours-of-Service | 29 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 143 |
| Total violations | 263 (64 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 12 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 20, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, grain, feed, hay, and farm supplies on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (900 trailers against 200 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 94 peer carriers operating 200 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 551 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 31 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 263 violations, 12 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 200 power units on file.
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