Carrier profile · USDOT 2492006 · MC-873477 · Updated Aug 20, 2026

Kerna Inc

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11 power unitsavg 13.7 yrRegional · 4 statesELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-873477 ACTIVE
Verified linksFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.7Avg age (yr)
2000–2018 · vPIC
USDOT registration12 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.7 yr

Model years 2000–2018 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for KERNA INC.

KERNA INC (USDOT 2492006) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 6, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.

The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.

The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.

It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 26, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is KERNA INC's USDOT number?

KERNA INC's USDOT number is 2492006, and its motor carrier number is MC-873477.

Is KERNA INC authorized to operate?

As of Aug 20, 2026, KERNA INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is KERNA INC's safety record?

KERNA INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is KERNA INC's fleet?

KERNA INC operates 11 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KERNA INC based?

KERNA INC is based in ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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