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Freight Carrier · Bakersfield, CA

KERN TRANS INC

Name: KERN TRANS INC
Address: 9408 MANIHIKI AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93311, US
Telephone: (661) 437-0347

9408 MANIHIKI AVE · Bakersfield, CA 93311

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1270967
USDOT #3668248 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
9
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KERN TRANS INC is a Bakersfield, CA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 9 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1270967 and their USDOT number is 3668248.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/04/2026 · last updated Sep 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 520,796 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: CA (15), IL (2), MO (2), AZ (2), OR (2), UT (1), US (1), IN (1), TX (1), OK (1). Home base: Bakersfield, California.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.53 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.6 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.69 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 1

Inspection Summary

28
Total
19
Clean
9
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24C1I-ELDDFIHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 5

392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

KERN TRANS INC
9408 MANIHIKI AVE
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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