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DOT 1717614Sand Creek, MI

William Knisel

DBA: Knisel Tree Service

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSand Creek, MI 49279

William Knisel has a fleet of 4 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameWilliam Knisel
DBAKnisel Tree Service
DOT #1717614
MC #—
CitySand Creek
StateMichigan
ZIP49279
Authority age18 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed12/14/2007
Company officerWilliam Knisel
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
18 yr 5 mo
Since 2007

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

4404 LIVESAY RD, Sand Creek, MI, 49279

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedDec 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

William Knisel

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is William Knisel authorized to operate?

William Knisel'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 William Knisel's safety record?

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

How many trucks does William Knisel operate?

William Knisel operates 4 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is William Knisel insured?

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

Has William Knisel had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for William Knisel as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for William Knisel?

William Knisel's DOT number is 1717614. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). William Knisel Safety Record, DOT 1717614. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1717614
MLA
"William Knisel Safety Record, DOT 1717614." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1717614
Chicago
"William Knisel Safety Record, DOT 1717614." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1717614
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