KERNS TRUCKING INC

DOT 328429 MC 111268 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
381 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.19% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 1.72% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
139 units

Drivers: 135

Trailers: 53 (53 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

574 TRIBAL RD, BLACKSBURG, SC, 29702

Phone Number

(704) 739-4747

Mailing Address

PO BOX 279, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC, 28086

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
47 yrs, 9 mo

Broker

Inactive
32 yrs, 6 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-09-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-09-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2017-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-08-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-08-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-08-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2003-12-01 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2002-11-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2002-11-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-06-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1996-07-10 TRANSFERRED PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-04-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1993-09-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1993-03-16 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1978-11-06 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC111268 2002-08-24

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2019-09-01 BIPD/Primary 9C592956 $1,000,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. O… - - ACTIVE
1995-03-21 Bond NONE N/A WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSU… - - ACTIVE
2018-09-01 BIPD/Primary JST1003302 $750,000 STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-09-01 BIPD/Primary JST100086101 $750,000 STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-09-01 BIPD/Primary JST1000861 $750,000 STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-09-01 BIPD/Primary JFT0712435 $750,000 WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-09-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-08-20 BIPD/Primary WF001718 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-09-01 BIPD/Primary WF001718 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-08-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-09-01 BIPD/Primary LFO0000169 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2014-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-09-01 CARGO QT-660-6692M263-TIL-10 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2015-09-17 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-09-01 CARGO 81730D $750,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2010-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-08-24 CARGO QT-660-8186A234-TIL $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2009-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-08-24 CARGO 22 MS UB 37 44 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-08-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-08-24 CARGO IM9 43 24 93 $750,000 PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. 2002-08-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-08-24 CARGO IMP 8792041 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2000-08-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-09-02 CARGO CPP 066 04 24 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 1997-08-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-08-24 CARGO CPP 066 04 24 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 1996-09-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-09-02 CARGO MXI 80324000 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 1996-09-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-08-24 BIPD/Primary TF016765 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-09-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-01-01 SURETY 122393 $750,000 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSU… 1995-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.19%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

381 inspections · 35 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

1.72%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

58 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 381 Last inspection: Jul 27, 2026 Total crashes: 134

FMCSA Inspection Records (381 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 27, 2026

0006898940

Level 3 NC KW 1NKZXKTX...

Jul 20, 2026

0006896820

Level 1 NC KW 1XKZDP9X...

Jul 16, 2026

0006896163

Level 1 NC PTRB 1NPCXKEX...

Jul 16, 2026

0006896122

Level 1 NC KW 1NKZXKTX...

Jul 16, 2026

0006895768

Level 3 NC PTRB 1NPCXKEX...

Jul 15, 2026

0006895351

Level 1 NC KW 1NKZXKTX...

Jul 13, 2026

0006894614

Level 2 NC KW 1NKZXKTX...

Jul 13, 2026

0328001169

Level 3 SC KENWORTH M 1XKZDP9X...

Jul 9, 2026

0400001540

1 viol.
Level 3 SC KENWORTH M 1NKZXKTX...

Jul 8, 2026

0398001354

Level 3 SC KENWORTH 1NKZXKEX...

Jul 7, 2026

0006892672

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NC KW 1NKZXKTX...

Jun 30, 2026

0288007193

4 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 SC KENWORTH 1XKZDP9X...

Jun 30, 2026

0353004218

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SC KENWORTH M 1XKZDP9X...

Jun 25, 2026

0006888953

Level 3 NC KW 1XKZDP9X...

Jun 24, 2026

0006888305

Level 3 NC KW 1NKZXKTX...
Total Inspections

381

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

381

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (134 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 30, 2026

SC • SC0026232588

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 12, 2025

NC • NC0108316256

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2025

NC • NC0108282497

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2025

SC • SC0025241080

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 7, 2025

NC • NC0108127009

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2024

NC • NC0107968341

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Feb 26, 2024

NC • NC0107646164

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 20, 2023

SC • SC0023306744

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2023

NC • NC0107548049

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2023

NC • NC0107543553

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 23, 2023

NC • NC0107505175

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2023

SC • SC0023279589

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2023

SC • SC0023285086

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2023

NC • NC0107411169

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 25, 2023

SC • SC0023547754

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

7

Injury Crashes

81

Total Crashes

134

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

66

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 52
OOS: 25

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

381
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

139
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

139

40 owned

Trailers

53

53 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

135

CDL Drivers: 135
Interstate: 135
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

58

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 1.72%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 135
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Dry Bulk

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

139

Power Units

139

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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