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Carrier profile · USDOT 190818 · MC-151394 · Updated 06/21/2026

BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC

31 power unitsavg 9.1 yrMulti-region · 14 statesLENOIR, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-151394 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksbernhardt.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
31Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
48Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(828) 759-6169Email dispatchrandallcline@bernhardt.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo30.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

31 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.1 yr

Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 52-yr authority, 30% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?

Is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 190818, MC-151394) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LENOIR, NC, operating 31 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 94 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 30.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?

BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 190818, and its motor carrier number is MC-151394.

Is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?

BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 94 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?

BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 31 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC based?

BERNHARDT TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in LENOIR, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.

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