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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Knell Towing
DOT 2397473 · Means, KY
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Knell Towing (DOT 2397473) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Means, KY. As of June 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: 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 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Sammy Knell
Operating as: Knell Towing
DOT Number2397473
MC Number—
Street392 GREENBRIER RD
City / StateMeans, KY 40346
Phone6063361987
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age13 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed02/25/2025
Company officerSammy Knell
Power units3
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
13 yr 1 mo
Since 2013
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
392 GREENBRIER RD, Means, KY, 40346 · Open in Maps →
392 GREENBRIER RD, MEANS, KY, 40346Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2013
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 Sammy Knell authorized to operate?

Sammy Knell'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 Sammy Knell's safety record?

Sammy Knell does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Sammy Knell operate?

Sammy Knell operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Sammy Knell insured?

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

Has Sammy Knell had any risk indicators?

Sammy Knell has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Sammy Knell?

Sammy Knell's DOT number is 2397473. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Knell Towing Safety Record, DOT 2397473. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2397473
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