EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC is a motor carrier based in SHENANDOAH, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 72216 and MC number 656051. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC reports a fleet of 22 power units and 97 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Refrigerated Food, and Other. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 14 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, KY, MO, NC, NE, NM, and OK. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of March 1994. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 656051 | None | Active | None | — |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-06-01 00:00:00 |
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