Kerns Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 328429 · Blacksburg, SC 29702 · 7047394747

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kerns Trucking INC (DOT# 328429) in Blacksburg, South Carolina has 343 inspections on record with 165 violations and a 9.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

343 Inspections
9.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
128 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.0%
Carrier: 9.0% (31 of 343) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.3%
Carrier: 0.3% (1 of 343) National: 6.4%
68% OOS rate better than 68% of carriers in South Carolina
29% crash rate better than 29% of carriers in South Carolina

Violation Categories · 165 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

165 total violations across 343 inspections
34 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
81
Unsafe Driving
81
Hours of Service
2
Driver Fitness
1

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 5 states: AL, MS, NC, SC, VA
Level 1: 108 (31%) Level 2: 67 (20%) Level 3: 168 (49%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 NC 1 0 0
03/23/2026 NC 2 0 0
03/23/2026 NC 2 1 0
03/19/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/18/2026 SC 1 1 0
03/14/2026 NC 1 0 0
03/12/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/11/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/10/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/06/2026 NC 1 0 0

Crash History · 4 records

2 injury crashes
19-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
19-DEC-24 NC 0 1 0
13-MAY-25 SC 0 0 0
12-NOV-25 NC 0 0 0
07-MAR-25 NC 0 1 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC111268
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut $1,000 09/01/2019
SURETY Washington International Insurance Company N/A 03/21/1995

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 128
Drivers 120
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/26/1988
MCS-150 Filed 20260217 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,227,289
Address 574 Tribal Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702

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Resources

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