What is Kerner Transportation's safety grade?

Kerner Transportation 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 Kerner Transportation have?

Kerner Transportation has 6 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 10 violations.

Has Kerner Transportation been involved in any crashes?

Kerner Transportation has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Kerner Transportation have active authority and insurance?

Kerner Transportation has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Kerner Transportation Safety Record

DOT# 834881 · Vermillion, SD 57069 · 6058408511

Legal name: Douglas Kerner

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

Last inspected 11/03/2025

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, Kerner Transportation (DOT# 834881) in Vermillion, South Dakota has 6 inspections on record with 10 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

6 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 6) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 6) National: 6.4%

67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in South Dakota

24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in South Dakota

Violation Categories · 10 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.

10 total violations across 6 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History · 6 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 4 states: AZ, KS, SC, SD

Level 2: 4 (67%) Level 3: 2 (33%)

Date	State	Level
11/03/2025	KS	2
10/10/2025	KS	2
07/17/2025	SC	3
12/21/2023	SD	3
08/23/2023	AZ	2
06/13/2023	KS	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 MC369234

Common Authority N

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	12/18/2021

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 Yes

Operating Since 10/21/1999

MCS-150 Filed 20260304 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 160,000

Address 1583 Brandon Drive, Vermillion, SD 57069