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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Knowles Distributing
DOT 3056205 · Elko, GA
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Knowles Distributing (DOT 3056205) is a Georgia-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Elko, GA. As of June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: driver qualification violation on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Knowles Distributing LLC
Operating as: Knowles Distributing
DOT Number3056205
MC Number—
Street180 SEWELL RD
City / StateElko, GA 31025-2204
Phone4789519384
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age8 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed04/22/2026
Company officerDavid Knowles
Power units5
Total drivers7
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
5
Fleet
Drivers
7
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
8 yr 8 mo
Since 2017
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/12/2025GAIII10OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
180 SEWELL RD, Elko, GA, 31025-2204 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knowles Distributing LLC authorized to operate?

Knowles Distributing LLC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Knowles Distributing LLC's safety record?

Knowles Distributing LLC has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Knowles Distributing LLC operate?

Knowles Distributing LLC operates 5 power units with approximately 7 drivers.

Is Knowles Distributing LLC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Knowles Distributing LLC had any risk indicators?

Knowles Distributing LLC has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Knowles Distributing LLC?

Knowles Distributing LLC's DOT number is 3056205. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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