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DOT 144011Paw Paw, IL

Robert E Kern

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastatePaw Paw, IL 61353

Robert E Kern has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameRobert E Kern
DBA—
DOT #144011
MC #—
CityPaw Paw
StateIllinois
ZIP61353
Authority age52 yr
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/03/2007
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974

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Business Connections
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Associated entities2 connections
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RONALD KERNDOT 2194947
Shared phoneActive
RONALD KERNDOT 2194947
Shared addressActive

Location

3553 CHICAGO ROAD, Paw Paw, IL, 61353

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Robert E Kern

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Robert E Kern authorized to operate?

Robert E Kern's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Robert E Kern's safety record?

Robert E Kern does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Robert E Kern operate?

Robert E Kern operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Robert E Kern insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Robert E Kern had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Robert E Kern as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Robert E Kern?

Robert E Kern's DOT number is 144011. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Robert E Kern Safety Record, DOT 144011. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/144011
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