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KERNS ENTERPRISES INC
DBA: Kei
Brady, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1399640 · MC 531386
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-531386 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico County Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC531386
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 9300208006
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1399640
MC Number
MC-531386
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 27, 2005
Authority Reinstated
June 29, 2010
Annual Mileage
83,613 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Brady, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ1
IA1
NM1
NV1
OK1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9XXGD262623 | 6 | — |
| 2024 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05330RL022525 | 6 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | 5944Q0E71Q | RATON PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | WASTE MANAGEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R689991 TX 140C673 |
| August 27, 2025 | V251990469 | IH 10 & SH 62, TX | II | 4 | — | A&O PORT SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R689991 TX 140C673 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 7036028985 | BORDERTOWN N/B CHECKSITE, NV | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R689991 TX 140C673 |
| February 25, 2025 | 6836000917 | TUCSON AZ | II | 3 | — | CXT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R689991 TX 140C673 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-HOS | HOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation. | Hours | ||||||||
| September 24, 2024 | 000P13PH7V | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 2 | — | JJ SHECKLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R592722 TX 140C673 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| August 29, 2024 | I204154735 | BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE, OK | II | 2 | — | CATERPILLAR NORTH LITTLE ROCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R689991 TX 140C673 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| January 9, 2024 | 4181170794 | 016 - MARION - I-57 N/B, IL | II | 3 | — | WAYNE VAN PELT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R689991 TX 140C673 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 3, 2023 | 5630000026 | MIDWAY SD | III | — | — | CASE IH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPXDP9XXGD262623 4U3J05330RL022525 |
TX R592722 TX 140C673 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| A&O PORT SERVICES | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| CXT | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| JJ SHECKLE HEAVY EQUIPMENT | 1 | September 24, 2024 |
| CATERPILLAR NORTH LITTLE ROCK | 1 | August 29, 2024 |
| WAYNE VAN PELT | 1 | January 9, 2024 |
| CASE IH | 1 | November 3, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 21, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 19, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 29, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 23, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 8, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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