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ROD BURNS TRANSPORT INC
Harrodsburg, KY
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1734528 · MC 635374
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-635374 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC635374
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1734528
MC Number
MC-635374
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 8, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2008
Authority First Granted
February 25, 2008
Authority Reinstated
May 21, 2018
Annual Mileage
22,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Harrodsburg, KY
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
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
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA05Y5LW004719 | 1 | — |
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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | CV43783117 | SALVISA, KY | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M2AA05Y5LW004719 |
KY D4C487 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 28, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 29, 2016 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 25, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 14, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 15, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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