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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #168879MC-276412

KNESS TRUCKING INC

Physical Business Address
113 West Third Street, Chadwick, IL 61014
Corporate Structure & Officers
Corporation
Principal: Scott Kness • Scott Kness
Registered Carrier Phone
(815) 684-5175
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 1974-06-01
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

1
Total Power Units
1
Total Registered Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
128k
Annual Miles (2025)
Owned Road Tractors:1 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:2 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:127,930 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$15,900 – $25,000
Est. Total Fleet Policy (1 Unit)
$15,900 – $25,000
Minimum Federal Liability
$1,000,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($1,000,000 Auto Liability) • MCS-90 Federal Endorsement • Reefer Breakdown Coverage

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
September • Odd Years (2025, 2027)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-05-05 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Conditional
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 2016-04-05

Frequently Asked Questions About KNESS TRUCKING INC

Is KNESS TRUCKING INC (USDOT #168879) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, KNESS TRUCKING INC (USDOT #168879, MC-276412) holds an ACTIVE registration in Chadwick, Illinois, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does KNESS TRUCKING INC operate?

KNESS TRUCKING INC reports 1 commercial power unit(s) and 1 driver(s) (including 1 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #168879?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $1,000,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($1,000,000 Auto Liability) • MCS-90 Federal Endorsement • Reefer Breakdown Coverage). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 1-unit fleet in IL is $15,900–$25,000 per power unit annually.

When is KNESS TRUCKING INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #168879, KNESS TRUCKING INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every September in Odd Years (2025, 2027). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-05-05.

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