KERNS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 328429 • 574 TRIBAL RD, BLACKSBURG, SC, 29702
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JST1003302 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-6692M263-TIL-10 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 17, 2015 |
| WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 122393 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1994 | Mar 22, 1995 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JST100086101 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JST1000861 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0712435 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF001718 | REPLACED | Aug 20, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF001718 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2014 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000169 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2012 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0000169 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 81730D | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-8186A234-TIL | REPLACED | Aug 24, 2005 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 22 MS UB 37 44 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2002 | Aug 24, 2005 |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM9 43 24 93 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 2000 | Aug 24, 2002 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP 8792041 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 2000 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 066 04 24 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 1996 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 066 04 24 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1996 | Sep 2, 1996 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 80324000 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 1994 | Sep 2, 1996 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF016765 | REPLACED | Aug 24, 1994 | Sep 1, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1003302 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST100086101 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1000861 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0712435 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-6692M263-TIL-10 | CARGO | Sep 17, 2015 | Sep 17, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF001718 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF001718 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000169 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0000169 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF016765 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 81730D | CARGO | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-8186A234-TIL | CARGO | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 22 MS UB 37 44 | CARGO | Aug 24, 2005 | Aug 24, 2005 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | IM9 43 24 93 | CARGO | Aug 24, 2002 | Aug 24, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 8792041 | CARGO | Aug 24, 2000 | Aug 24, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 066 04 24 | CARGO | Aug 24, 1997 | Aug 24, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 066 04 24 | CARGO | Sep 2, 1996 | Sep 2, 1996 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 80324000 | CARGO | Sep 2, 1996 | Sep 2, 1996 |
| CANCEL | WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 122393 | SURETY | Mar 22, 1995 | Mar 22, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-111268 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2019 |
| MC111268 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2019 |
| MC111268 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2018 |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 6, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2018 |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2017 |
| MC111268 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2017 |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 |
| MC111268 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2016 |
| MC111268 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2005 |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2005 |
| MC111268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 1, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 1997 |
| MC111268 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC111268 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 18, 1994 | TRANSFERRED | Jul 10, 1996 |
| MC111268 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 24, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC111268 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC111268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 1993 | REVOKED | Nov 6, 2002 |
| MC111268 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 1987 | REVOKED | Nov 6, 2002 |
| MC111268 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 1978 | — | 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
5 states • 349 inspections
Violation Summary (46 violations from latest 100 of 349 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (349 inspections)
Showing 50 of 349
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBY | CHARLES RD | ...714374 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 17, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RUTHERFORDTON | N MAIN ST | ...143971 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| May 13, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAFFNEY | PACOLET HWY | ...129423 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MATTHEWS | STEVENS MILL RD | ...714371 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GASTONIA | S NEW HOPE RD | ...143972 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LINCOLNTON | 1511 | ...305746 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 20, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MILL | PLESEANT RD | ...128502 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | HOVIS RD | ...484498 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 28, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CONCORD | 85 | ...305743 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 23, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBY | 1127 | ...241985 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 9, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PAGELAND | 9 | ...712415 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 20, 2023 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | SPARTANBURG | S PINE ST | ...395788 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 31, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGS MOUNTAIN | 74 | ...474903 | KERNS TRUCKING, INC |
| Jul 25, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROCK HILL | 161 | ...171999 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| May 8, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAFFNEY | OLD GEORGIA HWY | ...474889 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 31, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLACKSBURG | 104NB | ...395793 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 27, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LANCASTER | PAGELAND HWY | ...474909 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 5, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PAGELAND | HIGHWAY 9 | ...484497 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLACKSBURG | 105.5 MM NB | ...242104 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GROVER | 2212 | ...171998 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| May 16, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GAFFNEY | INTERSTATE 85 | ...365452 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KINGS MOUNTAIN | 216 | ...193287 | KERNS TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 4, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events