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KERNAN TRANSPORT LLC
Sparta, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2490612 · MC 862488
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-862488 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC862488
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA970351841
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2490612
MC Number
MC-862488
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 23, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 2014
Authority Reinstated
August 5, 2015
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9571 Gardener Ave, Sparta, WI 54656
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jacob Kernan
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWDB9X8XR797568 | 0 | Clean |
| July 12, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADB9X0TR722349 | 0 | Clean |
| April 4, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9X8XR797568 | 2 | Passed |
| April 2, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADB9X0TR722349 | 0 | Clean |
| March 21, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9X8XR797568 | 1 | Passed |
| May 22, 2024 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9X8XR797568 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS2
WI2
TX1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8XR797568 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van | 1GRAA004X5W701644 | 3 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X0TR722349 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621HW704720 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06268W701439 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 28, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 25, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
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