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EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC

208 N ELM ST · Shenandoah, IA 51603

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #656051
  • USDOT #72216 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 97
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC is a Shenandoah, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 97 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-656051 and their USDOT number is 72216.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/18/2025 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 464,137 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Shenandoah, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.55 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 6.5 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× SW 8
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EARL MAY SEED & NURSERY LC
208 N ELM ST
SHENANDOAH, IA 51603
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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