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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 783481 · MC350067 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Arnold James Knaggs

DBA Knaggs Trucking · Carsonville, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1998
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (810) 657-8916
13
Power units
13
Drivers
23
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
946K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 44.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
44.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 18 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 23 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.53 per 1M mi
Total inspections
23
Driver inspections
23
Vehicle inspections
18
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2017)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC350067
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 24, 2024Liability (BIPD) · North River Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
13
Power units
13
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
16
Trailers owned
13
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsU.S. MailBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionSteel
Annual mileage
945,675 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
783481
MC / docket
MC-350067, MC-513694, MC-1068098
Legal name
Arnold James Knaggs
DBA
Knaggs Trucking
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 30, 1998
Last MCS-150
Jan 28, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
13 (11)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Arnold James Knaggs's USDOT number?

Arnold James Knaggs's USDOT number is 783481 and its docket number is MC350067.

Is Arnold James Knaggs authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Arnold James Knaggs's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 23 roadside inspections, a 44.4% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Arnold James Knaggs's fleet?

13 power units and 13 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 28, 2026.

What insurance does Arnold James Knaggs carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with North River Insurance Co..

Where is Arnold James Knaggs located?

Arnold James Knaggs is located at 228 S Main St, Carsonville, MI, 48419. Phone: (810) 657-8916.

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