FMCSA Carrier Profile
J W KERNS INC
DBA: J W Kerns Irrigation
Klamath Falls, OR
Active
Satisfactory
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
690889
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
July 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 23, 1997
Annual Mileage
64,212 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
4360 Hwy 39, Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Luke Molatore
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDGAPN6HN471276 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDGAPN6HN471276 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 27, 2024 | CA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF5HT5GEC18987 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2024 | OR | Level V — Vehicle Only | INTERNATIO · 1HSHXAHR16J248954 | 1 | Passed |
| July 17, 2024 | OR | Level I — Full | FORD · 3FRNF65214V588184 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2024 | OR | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF4HTXBEB42685 | 0 | Clean |
| May 3, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C7WRNFL0RG288807 | 1 | Passed |
| April 2, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | 1 OOS |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
OR3
Equipment on Record (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3HSDGAPN6HN471276 | Intl | 2 | 1 |
| 5FTFA4428E1002810 | Felli | 2 | 1 |
| 1FDUF4HTXBEB42685 | Ford | 1 | — |
| 1FDUF5HT5GEC18987 | Ford | 1 | — |
| 1H2P04827RW046101 | Fruehauf | 1 | — |
| 1HSHXAHR16J248954 | Internatio | 1 | — |
| 3C7WRNFL0RG288807 | Dodg | 1 | — |
| 3FRNF65214V588184 | Ford | 1 | — |
| OR89727 | Asmbl | 1 | — |
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