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Carrier profile · USDOT 1105968 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rodney Mark Kern

DBA Hegman - Kern Excavating · Palisade, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2003
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (218) 845-2014
5
Power units
4
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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% · 1 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
0 injured · 0 killed
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
5
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsConstruction
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1105968
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Rodney Mark Kern
DBA
Hegman - Kern Excavating
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 11, 2003
Last MCS-150
Mar 11, 2003
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
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 Rodney Mark Kern's USDOT number?

Rodney Mark Kern's USDOT number is 1105968.

Is Rodney Mark Kern authorized to operate?

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

What is Rodney Mark Kern's safety record?

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

How big is Rodney Mark Kern's fleet?

5 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 11, 2003.

Where is Rodney Mark Kern located?

Rodney Mark Kern is located at 45399 US Hwy 169, Palisade, MN, 56469. Phone: (218) 845-2014.

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