DBA: KERNER TRANSPORTATION
DOUGLAS KERNER
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 1
Trailers: 1 (1 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1583 BRANDON DRIVE, VERMILLION, SD, 57069
Phone Number
(605) 840-8511
Mailing Address
1583 BRANDON DRIVE, VERMILLION, SD, 57069
Cell Phone
(605) 840-1911
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-18 | BIPD/Primary | CA03818233 | $750,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2020-12-18 | BIPD/Primary | MCP66158A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2021-12-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-12-18 | BIPD/Primary | CA 8469333 | $750,000 | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… | 2020-12-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-01-18 | CARGO | PIA05390501 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2010-07-08 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-11-02 | BIPD/Primary | BA 066 64 06 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2010-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-01-18 | BIPD/Primary | BA 066 64 06 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2009-12-08 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-01-18 | BIPD/Primary | 444747 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2007-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-06-01 | BIPD/Primary | 444717 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2006-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-01-08 | BIPD/Primary | 444717 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2005-06-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-01-18 | BIPD/Primary | 444684 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2005-01-18 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-01-18 | CARGO | C047615 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2004-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2002-01-18 | CARGO | MTC045796 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2003-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-01-18 | CARGO | MTC045775 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2002-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-01-18 | CARGO | MTC045758 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2001-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2000-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | BA 64 22 79 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 1999-12-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-12-01 | BIPD/Primary | BA 64 22 79 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2004-01-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-11-15 | CARGO | MTC023045 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2000-01-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Conditional
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
6 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (6 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | HP93514455 | 2 | KS | 2 | 0 | PTRB 1XP5DB9X... |
| Oct 10, 2025 | HP93284934 | 2 | KS | 3 | 0 | PTRB 1XP5DB9X... |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 0361002025 | 3 | SC | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X... |
| Dec 21, 2023 | 5860001012 | 3 | SD | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X... |
| Aug 23, 2023 | XE56900024 | 2 | AZ | 2 | 0 | WESTERN ST 5KJJABDR... |
| Jun 13, 2023 | HP93283774 | 2 | KS | 2 | 0 | WSTR 5KJJABDR... |
Nov 3, 2025
HP93514455
Oct 10, 2025
HP93284934
Jul 17, 2025
0361002025
Dec 21, 2023
5860001012
Aug 23, 2023
XE56900024
Jun 13, 2023
HP93283774
Total Inspections
6
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
6
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (12 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2008 | FL7710250708 | FL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 22, 2008 | SD0200802324 | SD | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2007 | TX245432302K | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 1, 2007 | IL0006709679 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2006 | IL0001445102 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 2, 2004 | MN0041320211 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2003 | CO2003000210 | CO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 25, 2002 | MO0000001462 | MO | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2000 | PA009509700A | PA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 8, 2000 | OH0008043296 | OH | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 16, 1999 | MO000062071A | MO | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 7, 1997 | OH-972100911 | OH | Injury | 0 | 2 | No |
Aug 11, 2008
FL • FL7710250708
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 22, 2008
SD • SD0200802324
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 28, 2007
TX • TX245432302K
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 1, 2007
IL • IL0006709679
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 11, 2006
IL • IL0001445102
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 2, 2004
MN • MN0041320211
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 11, 2003
CO • CO2003000210
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 25, 2002
MO • MO0000001462
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jul 24, 2000
PA • PA009509700A
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 8, 2000
OH • OH0008043296
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 16, 1999
MO • MO000062071A
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Dec 7, 1997
OH • OH-972100911
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
No
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
6
Total Crashes
12
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
5
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 6 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 1 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
1
1 owned
Trailers
1
1 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
1
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
INDIVIDUAL
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
1
Power Units
1
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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