Carrier profile · USDOT 286371 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Central Nurseries Inc

Johnston, RI · Interstate carrier · Since 1987
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionNursery Stock
25
Power units
25
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
12K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2001)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
25
Power units
25
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
18
Trailers owned
25
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionNursery Stock
Annual mileage
11,626 mi (2016)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
286371
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Central Nurseries Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 28, 1987
Last MCS-150
Nov 13, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
25 (11)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

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No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (401) 942-7511

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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?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Central Nurseries Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Central Nurseries Inc's fleet?

25 power units and 25 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 13, 2024.

Where is Central Nurseries Inc located?

Central Nurseries Inc is located at 1155 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI, 02919-4924. Phone: (401) 942-7511.

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