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BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC
Lenoir, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 190818 · MC 151394
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 41 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-151394 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
10.9% OOS · 88 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 41 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 88 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC151394
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TC2J-CAP-449J8891-TIL-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
190818
MC Number
MC-151394
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 20, 1985
Annual Mileage
2,638,625 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1839 Morganton Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Kahill
Officer 2
Alex Bernhardt Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsIntermodalGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
64 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
4.1%
Ranks in the 31st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
88
Driver Inspections
64
Vehicle Inspections
33
Total OOS Orders
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (88)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 0006912330 | LENOIR NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2LJ416232 3H3V532C7GT010024 |
NC DD4854A NC AD79699 |
| September 3, 2026 | SPTK000324 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X8HJ176805 3H3V532C9GT610009 |
NC DD9537 NC AE24549 |
| August 7, 2026 | 0L69000511 | PORT WASHINGTON NY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X0KJ354150 5V8VA5323JT800544 |
NC ND3147 NC AF76180 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 2143001231 | CHENEY WA | III | — | — | KING MOUNTAIN TOBACCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYDP9X0PJ255918 5V8VA5321JT800543 |
NC NV9123 NC AF76179 |
| July 1, 2026 | 0314006171 | ROCK HILL SC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3AKJHHDRXRSVH9328 LJRC41267H1020995 |
NC VT3877 TN U736579 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 0006887713 | WILKESBORO NC | III | — | — | BERNHARDT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXRSVH9328 3H3V532KXRJ174079 |
NC VT3877 ME 3113907 |
| June 19, 2026 | 1402001420 | FORSYTH GA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X9PJ255920 |
NC NV9150 |
| June 18, 2026 | NFFM001826 | CA, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X0RJ369484 3H3V532K3RJ174036 |
NC VT3849 NC DC69152 |
| June 2, 2026 | I034AB3207 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | BERNHARDT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X2GJ132927 3H3V532KXRJ174079 |
NC VW3309 ME 3113907 |
| May 27, 2026 | BURGM07312 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | BERNHARDT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYDP9X3LJ304619 5V8VA5323JT800544 |
NC NH7047 NC AF76180 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STAPLCOTN | 2 | May 17, 2025 |
| BERNHARDT DESIGN | 2 | February 17, 2025 |
| KING MOUNTAIN TOBACCO | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| GEN FRHT | 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| INDIANA CARTON | 1 | April 11, 2026 |
| TODDWOOD MFG | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| SAC FURNITURE INC | 1 | February 18, 2026 |
| BERNHARDT FURNITURE CO | 1 | November 24, 2025 |
| SHOWROOM SAMPLES | 1 | October 1, 2025 |
| STAPLETON | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 1 | August 9, 2025 |
| STAPICOTN COMPRESS WAREHO | 1 | June 27, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 65 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 65 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 65 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 65 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 17, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 16, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC36
SC16
TN6
MS3
VA3
CA2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (79)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~52
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
34
Tractor
27
Container Chassis
11
Intermodal Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
3
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0KJ354150 | 8 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9PJ255920 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSVH9328 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0PJ255918 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4LJ416233 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321JT800557 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323JT800544 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X07J148157 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2GJ132927 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3HJ162875 | 3 | — |
Show all 79 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2PJ255919 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3LJ304619 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9RJ369483 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X05J086563 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1GJ499236 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2KJ354151 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5HJ140196 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6HJ176804 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8HJ176805 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9PJ255917 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3GT610006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5GT010023 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7GT010024 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3RJ174036 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXRJ174017 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXRJ174079 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VA4821HM702006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321JT800543 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5325JT800545 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5325JT800559 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329GM609911 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 7SPCC402XPN004225 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41267H1020995 | 2 | 1 |
| Dors | Full Trailer | 1DTV11520YA276128 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11521YA276123 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11523YA276124 | 1 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11528YA276121 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623AJ631787 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628XB006725 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96214K258459 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL387166 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8PL387177 | 1 | — |
| Kwik | Intermodal Chassis | 1K9CG4020HW351068 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E94883E494219 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X55J086560 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X97J148156 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3HJ140195 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9FJ448579 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0RJ369484 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ416232 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXLJ304620 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVH9327 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402S2JT939111 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C402S9JT939090 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5GT043006 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8GT043033 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9FT742007 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9GT010025 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9GT043042 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9GT610009 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0RJ174091 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RJ174007 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH47N442231 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VA4822HM702001 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VA4824HM702002 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VA4828JT800560 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VA482XHM702005 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323JT800558 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5326JT800540 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327GM609910 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 27 ft | 7SPCC2720SN001059 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 7SPCC4020PN004072 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 7SPCC4021PN004033 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 7SPCC4026PC005657 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 7SPCC4026PN004075 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 7SPCC402XPN004032 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 28 ft | LJRC28264G1020112 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41268JT017257 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC4126XKT004060 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 20, 1983 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 12, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 12, 1981 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 25, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2003 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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