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Carrier profile · USDOT 2194947 · MC761749 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ronald Kern

DBA Kern Trucking · Paw Paw, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (815) 627-3773
3
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
86K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating. 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 & rating10/20
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. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC761749
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 5, 2011Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodConstructionGravel, Lime
Annual mileage
85,506 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2194947
MC / docket
MC-761749
Legal name
Ronald Kern
DBA
Kern Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 22, 2011
Last MCS-150
May 14, 2026
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
3 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (815) 627-3773
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Ronald Kern's USDOT number?

Ronald Kern's USDOT number is 2194947 and its docket number is MC761749.

Is Ronald Kern authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ronald Kern's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is Ronald Kern's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 14, 2026.

What insurance does Ronald Kern carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Ronald Kern located?

Ronald Kern is located at 3553 Chicago Road, Paw Paw, IL, 61353. Phone: (815) 627-3773.

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