JOHN H KENNISON

USDOT 715720 • DBA: KENNISON TRANSPORT • 92 HIGHLAND AVE, NEWPORT, VT, 05855

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
715,720
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8023342294
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
80,000
Physical Address
92 HIGHLAND AVE, NEWPORT, VT, 05855
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Feb 1, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-222779ACTIVEUnknownJan 22, 2016
Common CarrierMC-222779ACTIVEUnknownJan 22, 2016

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0052095ON FILEFeb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2017
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN584368ON FILEFeb 1, 2008Dec 20, 2011

Insurance History (43 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (43 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0052095CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2016Mar 2, 2017
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0048495CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2016
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0048494REPLACEDFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0044549CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2015
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryGLA5991769CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2014
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN584368REPLACEDFeb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2011
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN584368CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2008Mar 3, 2011
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCARGOOPO0023774CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2008
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0023774CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2008
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary466589CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2007
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary440593CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2006
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOIMP 674-32-18REPLACEDFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2007
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOIMP 674-32-16REPLACEDJan 26, 2005Feb 1, 2005
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.BIPD/Primary2051664436REPLACEDFeb 1, 2004Feb 1, 2005
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOIM06904412REPLACEDFeb 1, 2004Feb 1, 2004
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOIM06904412REPLACEDFeb 1, 2004Jan 26, 2005
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN382934REPLACEDFeb 1, 2003Feb 1, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN382934REPLACEDFeb 1, 2003Feb 1, 2004
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOAUC650018-2CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2002Feb 1, 2003
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryAT650043-2CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2002Feb 1, 2003
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryAT650043-01CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2001Feb 1, 2002
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOAUC650018-01CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2001Feb 1, 2002
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOAUC650018REPLACEDFeb 1, 2000Feb 1, 2000
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONBIPD/PrimaryAT650043CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2000Feb 1, 2001
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONCARGOAUC650018CANCELLEDFeb 1, 2000Feb 1, 2001
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary422739CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1999Feb 1, 2000
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO422739CANCELLEDFeb 1, 1999Feb 1, 2000
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.CARGO3AT 649 990REPLACEDFeb 1, 1998Feb 1, 1999
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICACARGOI20162776REPLACEDDec 4, 1997Feb 1, 1998
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKS 0004053REPLACEDNov 12, 1997Nov 12, 1997
TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryKS 0004053REPLACEDNov 12, 1997Feb 1, 1999
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN3065202CANCELLEDSep 29, 1997Dec 19, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN3065202REPLACEDSep 29, 1997Nov 12, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN 306 52 02CANCELLEDAug 2, 1997Sep 29, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN 306-52 02CANCELLEDJun 30, 1997Aug 2, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN 306-52-02CANCELLEDMar 22, 1997Jun 30, 1997
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICACARGOI20162776TRANSFERREDFeb 1, 1997Dec 21, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN 306 5202CANCELLEDOct 31, 1996Mar 22, 1997
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN 306 5202CANCELLEDJun 15, 1996Oct 31, 1996
NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryARN 306-52-02CANCELLEDMar 22, 1996Jun 15, 1996
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICACARGOIO 75 78 01 5REPLACEDMar 22, 1996Feb 1, 1997
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOTN 013879CANCELLEDMar 22, 1994Mar 22, 1996
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN 013879CANCELLEDMar 22, 1994Mar 22, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0052095BIPD/PrimaryMar 2, 2017Mar 2, 2017
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0052095BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2017Feb 1, 2017
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0048495BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2016Feb 1, 2016
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0044549BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0048494BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2015Feb 1, 2015
CANCELAMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.GLA5991769BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2014Feb 1, 2014
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN584368CARGODec 20, 2011Dec 20, 2011
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN584368BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2011Mar 3, 2011
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN584368BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2011Feb 1, 2011
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0023774BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2008
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0023774CARGOFeb 1, 2008Feb 1, 2008
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKIMP 674-32-18CARGOFeb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2007
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.466589BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2007Feb 1, 2007
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.440593BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2006Feb 1, 2006
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKIMP 674-32-16CARGOFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2005
TERM/REPLCONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.2051664436BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2005Feb 1, 2005
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.IM06904412CARGOJan 26, 2005Jan 26, 2005
TERM/REPLST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.IM06904412CARGOFeb 1, 2004Feb 1, 2004
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN382934BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2004Feb 1, 2004
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN382934CARGOFeb 1, 2004Feb 1, 2004
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAT650043-2BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2003Feb 1, 2003
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAUC650018-2CARGOFeb 1, 2003Feb 1, 2003
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAUC650018-01CARGOFeb 1, 2002Feb 1, 2002
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAT650043-01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2002Feb 1, 2002
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAT650043BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2001Feb 1, 2001
CANCELWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAUC650018CARGOFeb 1, 2001Feb 1, 2001
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.422739BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 2000Feb 1, 2000
TERM/REPLWESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATIONAUC650018CARGOFeb 1, 2000Feb 1, 2000
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.422739CARGOFeb 1, 2000Feb 1, 2000
TERM/REPLLUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.3AT 649 990CARGOFeb 1, 1999Feb 1, 1999
TERM/REPLTWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYKS 0004053BIPD/PrimaryFeb 1, 1999Feb 1, 1999
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAI20162776CARGOFeb 1, 1998Feb 1, 1998
TRANSFERTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAI20162776CARGODec 21, 1997Dec 21, 1997
TERM/CANCLNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN3065202BIPD/PrimaryDec 19, 1997Dec 19, 1997
TERM/REPLNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN3065202BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 1997Nov 12, 1997
TERM/REPLTWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANYKS 0004053BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 1997Nov 12, 1997
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN 306 52 02BIPD/PrimarySep 29, 1997Sep 29, 1997
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN 306-52 02BIPD/PrimaryAug 2, 1997Aug 2, 1997
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN 306-52-02BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 1997Jun 30, 1997
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN 306 5202BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 1997Mar 22, 1997
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICAIO 75 78 01 5CARGOFeb 1, 1997Feb 1, 1997
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN 306 5202BIPD/PrimaryOct 31, 1996Oct 31, 1996
CANCELNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.ARN 306-52-02BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 1996Jun 15, 1996
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN 013879BIPD/PrimaryMar 22, 1996Mar 22, 1996
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN 013879CARGOMar 22, 1996Mar 22, 1996

Authority Action History (25 events)

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Authority Action History (25 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2016
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2016
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2015
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2015
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 6, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 29, 2014
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 6, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 29, 2014
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 29, 2008
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 29, 2008
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2007
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 2, 2007
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 19, 2006
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 19, 2006
MC222779MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 26, 1997Unknown
MC222779MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 26, 1997Unknown
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 7, 1997
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 1997DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 7, 1997
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 27, 1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 10, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 10, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 17, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 17, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 11, 1991TRANSFERREDNov 21, 1997
MC222779CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 13, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC222779MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 13, 1990TRANSFERREDNov 21, 1997

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
65%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
5
Violations
3
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states5 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (3 violations from 5 inspections)

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Violation Summary (3 violations from 5 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.60vs nat'l 1.80
-1.20 below avg

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)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

4 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-102025-12
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 16, 2004NYTOW00

Compliance Timeline

48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 2, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 22, 2016
Authority
Jan 22, 2016
Authority
Feb 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 3, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • CARGO
Feb 1, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • CARGO
Feb 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
May 16, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Feb 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2004
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Feb 1, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • BIPD/Primary
Feb 1, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION • CARGO

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