What is Kennison Transport's safety grade?

Kennison Transport has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Kennison Transport have?

Kennison Transport has 5 inspections on record with a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 3 violations.

Has Kennison Transport been involved in any crashes?

Kennison Transport has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Kennison Transport have active authority and insurance?

Kennison Transport has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Kennison Transport Safety Record

DOT# 715720 · Newport, VT 05855 · 8023342294

Legal name: John H Kennison

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/02/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kennison Transport (DOT# 715720) in Newport, Vermont has 5 inspections on record with 3 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

5 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

1 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 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

74% OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Vermont

23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Vermont

Violation Categories · 3 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.

3 total violations across 5 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 5 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 2 states: MA, VT

Level 2: 3 (60%) Level 3: 2 (40%)

Date	State	Level
12/02/2025	VT	3
01/22/2025	VT	2
01/16/2025	VT	3
10/23/2024	VT	2
04/20/2023	MA	2

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 MC222779

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	United Financial Casualty Company	$750	02/01/2017

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 1

Drivers 1

Fleet Size Owner-Operator

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 11/25/1997

MCS-150 Filed 20240414 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 80,000

Address 92 Highland Ave, Newport, VT 05855