VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 190818 · MC151394 · EIN 56-2064560 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1839 MORGANTON BLVD, LENOIR, NC, 28645
(828) 759-6169 · JOHN KAHILL
94
Low risk
Risk factors
3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
31 / 30
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
66 / 104
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — $750K BIPD · policy TC2J-CAP-449J8891-TIL-03 · eff 10/20/2003
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate25% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance50 pts
Unsafe Driving43 pts
Other11 pts
Driver Fitness11 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 36 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 393.205C-WR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Most inspected states
NC32
SC15
TN3
MS3
NY2
VA2
NJ1
WA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.51 | 1.42 | ≈18–25% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.19 | 0.19 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.53 | 2.53 | ≈24–28% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-07. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 84% · Speeding 16%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 56% (2 OOS) · Tires 36% (1 OOS) · Wheels / rims 8% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 16 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · trending worse.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 13 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.133).
2. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 33%
393.9A-LSML
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.898).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLS1
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/07/2026 | LINCOLNTON, NC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/17/2025 | ST CHARLES, MN | ✓ | ||
| 05/16/2025 | COLUMBIA, SC | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 69 vehicles seen in inspections
39 trailer26 truck4 other
Company profile
Officer
JOHN KAHILL
Annual mileage
2.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 406 carriers
Shares identifiers with 406 carriers (406 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDOT 814696 | 814696 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/25/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.6M mi reported (2024)
02/18/2012 — Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MTC 5843233
12/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 09020148
10/20/2003 — Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TC2J-CAP-449J8891-TIL-03
10/20/2003 — Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy P2TT464755
12/01/2001 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 20UENMS4222
02/18/2000 — Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-151-420946-047
12/01/1999 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-151-420946-047
11/12/1998 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/25/1998)
10/16/1998 — Insurance name changed — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS1151420946046
10/16/1998 — Insurance name changed — ARKWRIGHT INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 09020038
09/11/1998 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS1151420946046
01/27/1993 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/1993)
08/20/1985 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
10/20/1983 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
08/12/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/25/1981 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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