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RED KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

DBA RK TRANSPORTATION

USDOT 227709 · MC-221152 · 4216 DEWITT AVENUE, MATTOON, IL 61938

88Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated September 6, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Fatal crash on record — 4 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 44 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1983.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 807 inspections.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
None
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Jun 14, 2013)
Authority age
43 yr
Registered
Jan 29, 1983
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(217) 235-7102
Email
tread@ruralking.com
Website
ruralking.com
Address
4216 DEWITT AVENUE, MATTOON, IL 61938

Fleet

Power units
200
Drivers
220
Observed units
583
Avg fleet age
5.1 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$750k
Bond on file
No
Lapses
1

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
11.8% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.6% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
529
Crashes
16
Fatal crashes
4
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving1.2557%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.1350%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.024%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance1.6519%Vektor est.