Kerns Trucking Inc
USDOT 328429 · MC-111268 · Blacksburg, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kerns Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Blacksburg, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 139 power units and 135 drivers, which ranks it #23 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 258 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 13.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 7.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, livestock, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kerns Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 328429 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-111268 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 574 Tribal Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702 |
| Phone | (704) 739-4747 |
| First registered | Sep 26, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 328429.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 99 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 53 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 6,227,289 miles reported for 2026 – about 44,801 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 48% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 135 CDL drivers; 135 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Kerns Trucking Inc | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.3% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 30% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 60% higher than average |
| Inspections | 258 | 258 with a driver check, 113 with a vehicle check, 46 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 29, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kerns Trucking Inc?
Kerns Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 328429 and operating authority MC-111268.
How many trucks does Kerns Trucking Inc have?
It reports 139 power units (40 tractors, 99 straight trucks) and 53 trailers, with 135 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 30, 2026).
Where is Kerns Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Blacksburg, South Carolina 29702.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kerns Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.