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Minor signals on record. Confirm authority and insurance before dispatch.
L Knife & Son
DOT 2973014 · MC MC175771 · Kingston, MA
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

L Knife & Son (DOT 2973014, MC MC175771) is a Massachusetts-based interstate carrier headquartered in Kingston, MA. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
L Knife & Son
DOT Number2973014
MC NumberMC175771
Street35 ELDER AVENUE
City / StateKingston, MA 02364
Phone7815855165
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age9 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed03/20/2025
Company officerTim Sheehan
Power units44
Total drivers54
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
44
Fleet
Drivers
54
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
9 yr 3 mo
Since 2017
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (50%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
8/28/2024MAI00Pass
9/2/2025MAIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
12/31/2005
Location
35 ELDER AVENUE, Kingston, MA, 02364 · Open in Maps →
35 ELDER AVENUE, KINGSTON, MA, 02364Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is L Knife & Son authorized to operate?

Yes. L Knife & Son holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is L Knife & Son's safety record?

L Knife & Son has 2 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does L Knife & Son operate?

L Knife & Son operates 44 power units with approximately 54 drivers.

Is L Knife & Son insured?

L Knife & Son has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has L Knife & Son had any risk indicators?

L Knife & Son has a risk score of 20/100 (Caution) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for L Knife & Son?

L Knife & Son's DOT number is 2973014 and MC number is MC175771. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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