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Carrier profile · USDOT 2973014 · MC175771 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

L Knife & Son

Kingston, MA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBeverages
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (781) 585-5165
44
Power units
54
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
600K
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC175771
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. Dec 31, 2005Liability (BIPD) · Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
44
Power units
44
Trucks
35
Tractors owned
44
Trailers owned
54
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Beverages
Annual mileage
600,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2973014
MC / docket
MC-175771
Legal name
L Knife & Son
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 10, 2017
Last MCS-150
Mar 20, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
54 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 L Knife & Son's USDOT number?

L Knife & Son's USDOT number is 2973014 and its docket number is MC175771.

Is L Knife & Son authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is L Knife & Son's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is L Knife & Son's fleet?

44 power units and 54 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 20, 2025.

What insurance does L Knife & Son carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America.

Where is L Knife & Son located?

L Knife & Son is located at 35 Elder Avenue, Kingston, MA, 02364. Phone: (781) 585-5165.

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