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KERNS TRUCKING INC

574 TRIBAL RD · Blacksburg, SC 29702

Authorized: Property
(704) 739-4747 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 May 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Carolina — home base

Home base   Based in Blacksburg, South Carolina. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.2 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.74 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 1

Inspection Summary

  • 253
    Total
  • 219
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 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 5

  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× 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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× 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 wear2× 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× 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
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.11No 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 wipers3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document 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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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: BROKER Property0—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: BROKER Property0—7011132222519

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