Knodel Transportation — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
31 years (granted 1994)
Liability filing
$750K BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
2 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Keith Allen Knodel
DBA
Knodel Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
510 E 2nd St, Freeman, SD 57029-0207
Phone
(605) 925-7539
Power units
6
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC274646
Common: None · Contract: Active · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: — · Bond: —
Authority history
- Granted — Motor Property Contract Carrier
- Involuntary Revocation — Contract
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 2 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 2 inspections on record
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver-only |
| Jul 22, 2024 | SD | Level III — Driver-only |
Most recent 2 of 2 inspections on file.
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Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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