KENNETH MITCHELL
USDOT 1252143 • DBA: KENNYS NO JOKE TRUCKING • 4881 ANNETTE PLACE, WARRENSVILLE HEIGHTS, OH, 44128
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-677310 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 26, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA961730558 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP53319A | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP53319A | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 8234673 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 8234673 | CANCELLED | Oct 16, 2018 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 3711778 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2015 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN147056 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2014 | May 27, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN147056 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2014 | May 6, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN147056 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN147056 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0010413 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2013 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0006556 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2012 | Aug 20, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0006556 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2012 | Aug 23, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0001852 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2011 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0001852 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04743702 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04743701 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2010 | Apr 23, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04743701 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2009 | Mar 26, 2010 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA04743701 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA961730558 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53319A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2022 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP53319A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8234673 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2019 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 8234673 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 3711778 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147056 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2015 | May 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147056 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2015 | May 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147056 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147056 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0010413 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2014 | Apr 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0006556 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2013 | Aug 20, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0006556 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2012 | Aug 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001852 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2012 | Apr 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0001852 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04743702 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2011 | Apr 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04743701 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2010 | Apr 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04743701 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA04743701 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-677310 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2019 |
| MC677310 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 19, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2015 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2014 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2014 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2013 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2012 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2012 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2011 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2011 |
| MC677310 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2010 |
| MC677310 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 2009 | REVOKED | Mar 7, 2018 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (37 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(a) | Exhaust system location defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 | 82703913 | LONDON | KY | Level 1 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.83(a) | Yes |
| May 2, 2024 | 81507221 | REST AREA | AL | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 392.2, 393.9(a), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 81474131 | ROAD SIDE | OH | Level 2 | HYST SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.51 | Yes |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 79195159 | SMITHS GROVE | KY | Level 3 | HYST SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 78995239 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | Level 2 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTON | I 0071 | ...849787 | KENNYS NO JOKE TRUCKING |
| Jun 26, 2010 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records