THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC

USDOT 2604512 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: WILLIAM I BURCHELL General Freight Based in OAKDALE, CA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Company officer: WILLIAM I BURCHELL
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC (USDOT 2604512)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): WILLIAM I BURCHELL (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2604512/
As of: Apr 5, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 40% · 2/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2604512
In FMCSA records since Apr 13, 2015 (~11y)
Company officer WILLIAM I BURCHELL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 15,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
12000 HWY 120
OAKDALE, CA 95361
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2604512
In FMCSA records since Apr 13, 2015 (~11y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 15,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.29 vs 1.80 -1.51
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 15 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 30 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 14 14 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 7.14%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
8
Inspections
30
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC is a motor carrier based in OAKDALE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2604512. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 8 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 8 drivers, based in Oakdale, CA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 8% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (14 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (37.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Ihc are the most-inspected makes.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 14 1 7.1% May 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 20
International 3
Ihc 2
Wwcsi 2
Ftl 1
Hino 1
Hmde 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.26 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 1.00 1 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87865651 May 14, 2026 CA 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
0 No
87865726 May 13, 2026 CA 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87335571 Mar 18, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
87335490 Mar 18, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87286347 Mar 11, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87255143 Mar 10, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87229129 Mar 5, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87206229 Mar 4, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86770060 Jan 9, 2026 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.24D-ELDPT No
85995499 Oct 7, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
0 No
85507829 Aug 14, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84646473 May 8, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84172538 Mar 18, 2025 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83005481 Oct 24, 2024 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER CVEF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.9D2, 395.8D2-HOSF No
81810961 Jun 6, 2024 CA 3 FRESNO AREA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
81500463 May 1, 2024 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9(a), 390.21T(b) No
81323585 Apr 10, 2024 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81275516 Apr 2, 2024 CA 1 ca-e/b-hwy-580,-livermore
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81222368 Mar 27, 2024 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81098230 Mar 13, 2024 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80977091 Feb 26, 2024 CA 2 OAKDALE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80854566 Feb 14, 2024 CA 3 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8(a)(1) No
80405562 Dec 14, 2023 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80371723 Nov 3, 2023 CA 1 CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79858017 Oct 5, 2023 CA 5
Freightliner SEMI-TRAILER
CA 4BH4619 · FR2681904
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA2801900571 Jun 15, 2019 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 21 1
CASTAIC IF CA 1 0
CHOWCHILLA RIVER CVEF CA 1 0
FRESNO AREA CA 1 0
OAKDALE CA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC

Is THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2604512 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC's safety rating?
THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC had?
30 roadside inspections are on file for THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC's out-of-service rate?
THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 30 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC based?
THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 12000 HWY 120, OAKDALE, California 95361. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC have valid operating authority?
THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC operate?
THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC self-reports 5 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for THE BURCHELL NURSERY INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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