BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 190818 • 1839 MORGANTON BLVD, LENOIR, NC, 28645
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 5843233 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2007 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | P2TT464755 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2001 | Oct 20, 2003 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 20UENMS4222 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 09020148 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1998 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-151-420946-047 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 1998 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-151-420946-047 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 1998 | Feb 18, 2000 |
| ARKWRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 09020038 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 1, 1992 | Oct 16, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS1151420946046 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 1986 | Sep 11, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS1151420946046 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 30, 1986 | Oct 16, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 5843233 | CARGO | Feb 18, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 09020148 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | P2TT464755 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2003 | Oct 20, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 20UENMS4222 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-151-420946-047 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2000 | Feb 18, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-151-420946-047 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1151420946046 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 1998 | Oct 16, 1998 |
| NAMECHG | ARKWRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY | 09020038 | CARGO | Oct 16, 1998 | Oct 16, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1151420946046 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 1998 | Sep 11, 1998 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC151394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 1998 |
| MC151394 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC151394 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 20, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC151394 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC151394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC151394 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 25, 1981 | — | Unknown |
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
19 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST CHARLES | RAMP970 | ...416233 | BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 16, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBIA | I-77 | ...095984 | BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 7, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | NB STATE ROAD-91 FLORIDA TURNPIKE MM 94 | ...I76804 | BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 19, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2016 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2014 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2012 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2011 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2010 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2008 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2006 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2006 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2005 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2003 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2003 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2003 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2002 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2001 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2001 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events