DBA: Rk Transportation
Red Knight Transportation Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Mattoon, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 200 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 900 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 200 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 200 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39% | 84% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 37% | 87% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 31% | 90% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16% | 78% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 33 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 84 | 31 | 37 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | WV | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 1.03 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 0.14 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 1.70 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.03 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 16 states. Top state OH accounts for 25% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 81%.
+11 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 29 | 7 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| IN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3922SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3939ALSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 3953A3HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |