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Carrier profile · USDOT 560348 · MC274646 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Keith Allen Knodel

DBA Knodel Transportation · Freeman, SD · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayFertilizer
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 925-7539
6
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC274646
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. Apr 8, 1994Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayFertilizer
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
560348
MC / docket
MC-274646
Legal name
Keith Allen Knodel
DBA
Knodel Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 15, 1994
Last MCS-150
Aug 2, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Keith Allen Knodel's USDOT number?

Keith Allen Knodel's USDOT number is 560348 and its docket number is MC274646.

Is Keith Allen Knodel authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Keith Allen Knodel's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Keith Allen Knodel's fleet?

6 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 2, 2024.

What insurance does Keith Allen Knodel carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Keith Allen Knodel located?

Keith Allen Knodel is located at 510 E 2ND St, Freeman, SD, 57029-0207. Phone: (605) 925-7539.

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