Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Phone number shared with 20+ other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (540) 966-2174, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC524200.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust Fund | MC524200 | — | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. Policy NONE · 85 | — | Jun 30, 2005 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No roadside inspections in this period.
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2234281 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC524200 |
| Legal name | KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| DBA name | KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 0 |
| Drivers | — |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 19, 2011 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | — |
Questions about KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION INC
What does KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION INC (MC524200), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking KERN RIVER TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2234281. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (540) 966-2174, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC524200, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (540) 966-2174
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
20 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE TRANSPORT LP | 2526986 | MC877795 | 280 | Active Current · Motus |
| WILLIAMS EXPEDITED INC | 1264148 | MC493987 | 20 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TRANSPORT BODY AND MAINTENANCE INC | 1223409 | MC38594 | 18 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BILL BOUCHER INC | 2302401 | MC919792 | 5 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| HENDRICKSON TRANSPORT INC | 1069406 | MC1067680 | 4 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MARSHALL INDUSTRIES LTD | 1199655 | MC747498 | 3 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MAGNA MULCH LLC | 1555902 | MC577539 | 3 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ONE FEDERAL SOLUTION INC | 4427380 | MC1741550 | 3 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| PLEASANT KNOLL FARM INC | 141416 | MC724257 | 2 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| SANH PHAM DBA LITTLE SAIGON EXPRESS |
1276131 | MC518206 | 2 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| OLGA POVEDA DBA MOTY'S TRANSPORTATION |
1524425 | MC569037 | 2 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DOUBLE Z TRUCKING INC | 3527290 | MC1172951 | 2 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| YOSSI KEDAR DBA LONG DISTANCE MOVERS 365 |
3833320 | MC1391397 | 2 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DJD ASSETS INC | 471190 | MC614713 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| BAGLIO FAMILY IRON CORPORATION | 1328867 | MC577563 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| TERRELL KEITH PETERS DBA J & K TRUCKING |
1367972 | MC590017 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| GREG MCWILLIAMS DBA DREAM CATCHER |
1538080 | MC572603 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| MONARCH TRUCKING SERVICE LLC | 1691628 | MC1443091 | 1 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| HENRY PEREZ DBA PEREZ TRUCKING |
1758096 | MC642959 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| RODRIGO GARCIA LOPEZ DBA GARCIA TRUCKING |
1767493 | MC645545 | 1 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.