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NURSERY CARRIERS INC
Morganton, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 448923 · MC 981617
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-981617 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC981617
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA860498996
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
448923
MC Number
MC-981617
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 1991
Authority Granted
July 25, 2025
Annual Mileage
64,568 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3890 Simpson Creek Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Joseph Fitzgerald
Officer 2
Paula Fitzgerald
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| December 9, 2024 | KY | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC2
KY1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB007GDGX6317 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9625PH505374 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6GL890947 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X3SN361296 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB004EDFT1216 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed | 5MC2426209K009557 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYFC4822SED36328 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | 0006891775 | NEWLAND NC | III | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXFB007GDGX6317 1JJV532B6GL890947 |
NC VW3302 NC AD25126 |
| May 4, 2026 | I035B40095 | ELIZABETHTON TN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FREIGHTLIN DORSEY |
3ALXFB007GDGX6317 7KYFC4822SED36328 |
NC VW3302 ME BX16361 |
| January 6, 2026 | 0006836365 | I 40 WEST AT US 64, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XP5DB8X3SN361296 5MC2426209K009557 |
NC VV7589 ME 5296461 |
| December 9, 2024 | B917000121 | FLORENCE, KY | II | 5 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FRHT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB004EDFT1216 1GR4M9625PH505374 |
NC MR9558 NC DA81327 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| September 6, 2016 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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