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KERNS TRUCKING INC

574 TRIBAL RD · Blacksburg, SC 29702

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(704) 739-4747 Tap to call
  • MC #111268
  • USDOT #328429 USDOT Active
  • 139
    Power Units
  • 135
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KERNS TRUCKING INC is a Blacksburg, SC freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 139 truck(s) in their fleet and 135 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-111268 and their USDOT number is 328429.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,227,289 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 155 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 155 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 103 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: NC (155), SC (103). Home base: Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 8
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.21 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.77 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 258
    Total
  • 231
    Clean
  • 27
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× 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
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
KERNS TRUCKING INC
574 TRIBAL RD
BLACKSBURG, SC 29702
Mailing Address
KERNS TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 279
KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC 28086

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KERNS BROKERAGE COMPANY INC
Blacksburg, SC
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:——7011132222519

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
KERNS BROKERAGE COMPANY INC
Blacksburg, SC
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:——7011132222519

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