KENNEDY BROTHERS INC
USDOT 844428 • 1393 NC 241 HWY, PINK HILL, NC, 28572
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-395537 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | BIPD/Primary | AL306304-24700 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2025 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NINC 010855 | REPLACED | Nov 25, 2023 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0021562 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 780224001 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN224747 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JST1000942 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 14, 2017 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT070317603 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 14, 2016 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT070317602 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2014 | Sep 14, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0703176 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2013 | Sep 14, 2014 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN619493 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2008 | Sep 14, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0045455 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2007 | Sep 14, 2008 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0045455 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2007 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UJT0221715 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2007 |
| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UJT0221715 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 |
| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UJT0221715 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2005 | Sep 14, 2006 |
| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UJT0221715 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2005 | Oct 10, 2005 |
| UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UJT0221715 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2005 | Sep 14, 2005 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035565 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2003 | Sep 14, 2005 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0035565 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2001 | Sep 14, 2003 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA00144695 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2000 | Sep 14, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G | AL306304-24700 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | NINC 010855 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0021562 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2023 | Nov 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 780224001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN224747 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2020 | Sep 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1000942 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2017 | Sep 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT070317603 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT070317602 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2015 | Sep 14, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0703176 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2014 | Sep 14, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN619493 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2013 | Sep 14, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0045455 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0045455 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UJT0221715 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2007 | Sep 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UJT0221715 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UJT0221715 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2006 | Sep 14, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UJT0221715 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2005 | Oct 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UJT0221715 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2005 | Sep 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035565 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2005 | Sep 14, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0035565 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2003 | Sep 14, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00144695 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2001 | Sep 14, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-395537 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2025 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2020 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2017 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2015 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2014 |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2007 |
| MC395537 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 25, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC395537 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2005 |
| MC395537 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2001 | REVOKED | Sep 20, 2006 |
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
22 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (115 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A2-IP | Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o | 2 | 2 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARYSBURG | 95 | ...GX6045 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| Jul 21, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SATSUMA | I-65 | ...243971 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| Mar 16, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHICKASAW | I-65 | ...AX2294 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| Aug 7, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KENANSVILLE | 1004 | ...LH5030 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| Jul 28, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEULAVILLE | 1472 OLD CHINQUAPIN RD | ...JR5801 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| May 25, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...068412 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 704/ CECIL WAMPLER ROAD | ...LH5031 | KENNEDY BROTHERS INC |
| Dec 17, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2011 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2003 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2000 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events