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Carrier profile · USDOT 168882 · MC008586 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Knotts Incorporated

New Castle, DE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$9M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (302) 322-0554
51
Power units
31
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
1,500
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
2
0 fatal2 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 666.67 per 1M mi
Total inspections
0
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (2012)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC008586
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$9,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 31, 2020Liability (BIPD) · National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa · $1,500,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
51
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
31
Drivers
31
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
1,500 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
168882
MC / docket
MC-8586, FF-8586
Legal name
Knotts Incorporated
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 30, 2026
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
31 (31)
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 Knotts Incorporated's USDOT number?

Knotts Incorporated's USDOT number is 168882 and its docket number is MC008586.

Is Knotts Incorporated authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Knotts Incorporated's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 0 roadside inspections, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Knotts Incorporated's fleet?

51 power units and 31 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 30, 2026.

What insurance does Knotts Incorporated carry?

$9,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa.

Where is Knotts Incorporated located?

Knotts Incorporated is located at 700 Wilmington Road, New Castle, DE, 19720-3634. Phone: (302) 322-0554.

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