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Carrier profile · USDOT 286371 · Updated 06/13/2026

CENTRAL NURSERIES INC

25 power unitsavg 12.2 yrLocal · 2 statesJOHNSTON, RI
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(401) 942-7511Email dispatchcentralnurseries.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 40 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority39 yr active
since 1987
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.2 yr

Model years 2000–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

39 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 39-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC safe to work with?

Is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC safe to load? CENTRAL NURSERIES INC (USDOT 286371) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in JOHNSTON, RI, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers. Operating authority has been active 39 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 8 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CNCENTRAL NURSERIES INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC's USDOT number?

CENTRAL NURSERIES INC's USDOT number is 286371.

Is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CENTRAL NURSERIES INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC's safety record?

CENTRAL NURSERIES INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC's fleet?

CENTRAL NURSERIES INC operates 25 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CENTRAL NURSERIES INC based?

CENTRAL NURSERIES INC is based in JOHNSTON, RI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.