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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 268464· MC179637· CARRIER· EIN 34-1265815
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BERNER TRUCKING INC

5885 CROWN ROAD N W, DOVER, OH, 44622(330) 343-5812kimberlyhobart@bernertrucking.comJAMES KNISELY
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
Canal Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
15.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
7
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
86
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
7 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC179637

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/01/2024
Canal Insurance Company· policy CT664819001
Authority history (14) ▾
05/05/2014CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)
05/06/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2013)
05/07/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2012)
05/05/2011CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
05/05/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2010)
05/05/2009CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2009)
05/05/2008CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2008)
05/07/2007CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2007)
05/05/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2006)
05/05/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2005)
05/05/2004CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/07/2004)
06/03/1991CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/26/1991)
01/25/1991CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/1991)
04/05/1985MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (24) ▾
  1. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2023 → 06/01/2024
  2. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2019 → 06/01/2023
  3. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2018 → 06/01/2019
  4. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2017 → 06/01/2018
  5. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2016 → 06/01/2017
  6. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2015 → 06/01/2016
  7. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2014 → 06/01/2015
  8. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2014 → 06/01/2014
  9. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2013 → 06/01/2014
  10. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2012 → 06/01/2013
  11. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2011 → 06/01/2012
  12. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2010 → 06/01/2011
  13. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2009 → 06/01/2010
  14. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/04/2008 → 06/01/2009
  15. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2008 → 11/04/2008

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle52 inspections · 15.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver85 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

7

Tow-away

7

Injury

4

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
78
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
81
81 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
5M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi71 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi2 drivers
  • Intrastate · 100+ mi4 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi4 drivers
Company officer
JAMES KNISELY
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
600842194
Registered since
1986-01-10
Last MCS-150 update
2026-02-10
Census status
Active

Fleet: 78 trucks · 78 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

41 events
  1. 02/10/2026MCS-150 update filed

    5.0M mi reported (2025)

  2. 06/01/2024Insurance filed — Canal Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT664819001

  3. 06/01/2024Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 664819001

  4. 06/01/2023Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 213012001

  5. 06/01/2019Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700605

  6. 06/01/2018Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700604

  7. 06/01/2017Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700603

  8. 06/01/2016Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700602

  9. 06/01/2015Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700601

  10. 06/01/2014Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy PIA07700601

  11. 06/01/2014Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 360935

  12. 05/05/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2014)

  13. 06/01/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 359370

  14. 05/06/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2013)

  15. 06/01/2012Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CGT356425

  16. 05/07/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2012)

  17. 06/01/2011Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 355359

  18. 05/05/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)

  19. 06/01/2010Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 353326

  20. 05/05/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2010)

  21. 06/01/2009Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 350867

  22. 05/05/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2009)

  23. 11/04/2008Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 350867

  24. 06/01/2008Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0115957

  25. 05/05/2008CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/29/2008)

  26. 06/01/2007Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0107302

  27. 05/07/2007CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/01/2007)

  28. 06/01/2006Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CTO0094561

  29. 05/05/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2006)

  30. 06/01/2005Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 448283

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2017-04-06
Last review
2019-03-25
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-02-10
Reported mileage
5,026,152 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Oct 2026 · Page refreshed: Nov 3, 2026, 4:29 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.