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Carrier profile · USDOT 975311 · MC1026106 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kern Porter

DBA Porter Farms · Orleans, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 473-5315
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1026106
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 5, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkRock
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
975311
MC / docket
MC-1026106
Legal name
Kern Porter
DBA
Porter Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 29, 2001
Last MCS-150
Feb 17, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Kern Porter's USDOT number?

Kern Porter's USDOT number is 975311 and its docket number is MC1026106.

Is Kern Porter authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Kern Porter's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Kern Porter's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 17, 2025.

What insurance does Kern Porter carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Kern Porter located?

Kern Porter is located at 10808 Hwy 89, Orleans, NE, 68966. Phone: (308) 473-5315.

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