Carrier profile · USDOT 760629 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kerns Excavating Co

Plattsmouth, NE · Interstate carrier · Since 1998
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
16
Power units
13
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
22K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
16
Power units
16
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
15
Trailers owned
13
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstruction
Annual mileage
22,311 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
760629
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Kerns Excavating Co
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 21, 1998
Last MCS-150
Nov 14, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
13 (5)
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 Kerns Excavating Co's USDOT number?

Kerns Excavating Co's USDOT number is 760629.

Is Kerns Excavating Co authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Kerns Excavating Co's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Kerns Excavating Co's fleet?

16 power units and 13 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 14, 2024.

Where is Kerns Excavating Co located?

Kerns Excavating Co is located at 2507 Smith Avenue, Plattsmouth, NE, 68048. Phone: (402) 296-6227.

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