KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - SOUTH
244-unit tanker operator based in Bryan, TX. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 816566
- MC
- MC422087
- Based
- Bryan, TX
- Contact
- 9793612948 · martha.salsgiver@kniferiver.com
What this carrier is
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION - SOUTH is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Bryan, TX. Operating footprint: 244 power units, 172 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC422087 authority. Listed cargo classifications include building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, construction materials, and other: aggregate/diesel.
Fleet composition on file: 166 owned trucks, 67 owned tractors, 116 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: 57 motor carriers operating 243–245 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service 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 | 23 | 43.30 | 53.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 12.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.50 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 106.20 | 33.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 6.60 | 15.2% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 243–245-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 816566: 67 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 30, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 44 (3 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 9 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries , 2 with fatalities . Most recent: Dec 26, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (116 trailers against 67 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 57 peer carriers operating 243–245 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 43 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 44 violations, 9 reportable crashes (2 involving fatalities).
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running local lanes with 244 power units on file.
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