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Freight Carrier · Blacksburg, SC

KERNS TRUCKING INC

Name: KERNS TRUCKING INC
Address: 574 TRIBAL RD, BLACKSBURG, SC, 29702, US
Telephone: (704) 739-4747

574 TRIBAL RD · Blacksburg, SC 29702

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #111268
USDOT #328429 USDOT Active

139
Power Units
135
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KERNS TRUCKING INC is a Blacksburg, SC freight carrier 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 Jun 25, 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

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: NC (152), SC (100), AL (1). Home base: Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
2
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.19 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.99 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

253
Total
222
Clean
31
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

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
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 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 cargo2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×2 SW 4
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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

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 19

393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× 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
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× 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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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 19

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

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