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LAWRENCE D OLIVER SEED CO INC
DBA: L D Oliver Seed Co
Milton, VT
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 17282 · MC 422007
Active
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-422007 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
10.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC422007
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP133066A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
17282
MC Number
MC-422007
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
June 20, 2023
Annual Mileage
84,047 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
26 Sunset Ave, Milton, VT 05468
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen Hardy
Officer 2
Cynthia Hardy
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VT12
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Truck
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 | 8 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR8EN037456 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDC74HM97286 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W17L035785 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482W86L962846 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 40A0001138 | VT, VT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
| May 6, 2026 | 57A0000051 | VT, VT | II | 10 | — | — | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL INTERNATIONAL WABASH WABASH |
3HSDJAPR8EN037456 3HSDJAPR8EN037456 1JJV482W86L962846 1JJV482W86L962846 |
VT 58D75 VT 58D75 ME 265644B ME 265644B |
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | 60A0001559 | VT, VT | I | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 24, 2025 | 52A0000603 | VT, VT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
| September 5, 2025 | 4200002210 | DANVILLE, VT | III | 1 | — | WALKER BROWN 5 LLC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | D700500132 | CROWN POINT NY | II | — | — | LAWRENCE D. OLIVER SEED COMPANY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
| April 29, 2025 | 62A0000391 | I 89 NB REST AREA SHARON, VT | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
| April 23, 2025 | 60A0001100 | FERDINAND, VT | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWDC74HM97286 |
VT 224A402 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | 2149004393 | LUNENBURG, VT | III | — | — | PARIS FARMERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
3HSDJAPR8EN037456 1JJV482W17L035785 |
VT 58D75 ME 265641B |
| February 4, 2025 | 59A0003957 | WATERFORD WELCOME CENTER, VT | III | — | — | LAWRENCE D OLIVER SEED CO INC. | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHG3FM8RHUV7572 |
VT 34E96 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| WALKER BROWN 5 LLC | 1 | September 5, 2025 |
| PARIS FARMERS | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 31, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2011 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 12, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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