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Carrier profile · USDOT 842718 · MC-372695 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joseph E Kerns

DBA Kerns Farms · Agency, MO · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestock+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (816) 351-1448
3
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Marked for-hire but no carrier authority on file: Also registered as a private carrier; it may only haul its own goods.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority10/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
842718
MC / docket
MC-372695
Legal name
Joseph E Kerns
DBA
Kerns Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 6, 1999
Last MCS-150
Jul 28, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Joseph E Kerns's USDOT number?

Joseph E Kerns's USDOT number is 842718 and its docket number is MC-372695.

Is Joseph E Kerns authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Joseph E Kerns's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Joseph E Kerns's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 28, 2025.

Where is Joseph E Kerns located?

Joseph E Kerns is located at 215 W 4TH Street, Agency, MO, 64401. Phone: (816) 351-1448.

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