Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 128892 · MC-147131
KENNAMER BROTHERS INC
30 power unitsavg 8.6 yrRegional · 5 statesGUNTERSVILLE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-147131 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.6Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.6 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC safe to work with?
Is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC safe to load? KENNAMER BROTHERS INC (USDOT 128892, MC-147131) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in GUNTERSVILLE, AL, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 46 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Safety
46 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 50.0% (24-mo)10 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)26 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
25.0% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.4 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 30-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 30
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 26
- Annualized
- ≈13 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.4 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving18
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance9 · 8 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance3
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance3
- 395.22 ELD — provider/registration/malfunctionHOS Compliance3
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance2
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance2 · 1 OOS
- 396.5 Oil and/or grease leakVehicle Maintenance1
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance1
- 393.78 Windshield wipersVehicle Maintenance1
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 13 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+9 earlier
Lincoln General · 01–04
Sentry Select · 04–07
Vanliner · 07–09
New York · 11–13
Sentry Select · 13–15
Great West · 15–19
19922019
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
15 insurer eras · collapsed from 25 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Nov 2015 → Nov 2019 | $750k | 1 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2013 → Nov 2015 | $750k | 4 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | Nov 2011 → Nov 2013 | $750k | 2 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2010 → Nov 2011 | $750k | 1 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | Nov 2009 → Nov 2010 | $750k | 2 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2007 → Nov 2009 | $750k | 3 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2004 → Nov 2007 | $750k | 1 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2001 → Oct 2004 | $750k | 1 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2001 → Oct 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2000 → Aug 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| EMPLOYERS INSURANCE OF WAUSAU, A MUTUAL CO. | Aug 1999 → Aug 2000 | $750k | 1 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | Apr 1997 → Aug 1999 | $750k | 4 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 1996 → Apr 1997 | $750k | 1 |
| COLONIA INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 1995 → May 1996 | $750k | 1 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 1992 → Jun 1995 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 30
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 15
- Trailers (towed)
- 22
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2006
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 5 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed55
US statesInspections · 24 mo2626
AL busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
GUNTERSVILLE, AL
Top corridor
AL
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 1 other carrier
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 565162Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (6 trucks · 6 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 822309USDOT 1305813USDOT 830317USDOT 80806USDOT 2819486USDOT 733138
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)3030
Observed (24 mo)1515
Shared w/ other carriers66
Registered capacity materially exceeds what is observed roadside — the MCS-150 may be stale or the fleet under-utilized.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 1207 RAILROAD AVENUE, GUNTERSVILLE, AL, 35976
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (256) 582-3816
- Cell
- (256) 572-6558
- Fax
- (256) 582-3831
- Web domain
- kennamerbros.com
Registration
- Officer
- Susie K. Carnes
- USDOT / docket
- 128892 · MC-147131
- First registered
- 06/01/1974
- Last MCS-150
- 03/11/2025 · 2,172,677 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 07/11/2019
- D-U-N-S
- 75455105
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC's USDOT number?
KENNAMER BROTHERS INC's USDOT number is 128892, and its motor carrier number is MC-147131.
Is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, KENNAMER BROTHERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC's safety record?
KENNAMER BROTHERS INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 46 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC's fleet?
KENNAMER BROTHERS INC operates 30 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KENNAMER BROTHERS INC based?
KENNAMER BROTHERS INC is based in GUNTERSVILLE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.