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Carrier profile · USDOT 3801438 · MC1368437 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Richard Knotts

DBA Diamond K Farm and Excavating · Hambleton, WV · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2022
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightOther
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (304) 704-4632
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
9,227
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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 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
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
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC1368437
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightOther
Annual mileage
9,227 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3801438
MC / docket
MC-1368437
Legal name
Richard Knotts
DBA
Diamond K Farm and Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 18, 2022
Last MCS-150
Apr 29, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Richard Knotts's USDOT number?

Richard Knotts's USDOT number is 3801438 and its docket number is MC1368437.

Is Richard Knotts authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Richard Knotts's safety record?

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

How big is Richard Knotts's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 29, 2025.

Where is Richard Knotts located?

Richard Knotts is located at 46 Shady Lane, Hambleton, WV, 26269. Phone: (304) 704-4632.

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