STAR NURSERY INC
230-unit tanker operator based in Henderson, NV. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 498039
- MC
- MC631958
- Based
- Henderson, NV
- Contact
- 7025687000 · garyh@starnursery.com
What this carrier is
STAR NURSERY INC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Henderson, NV. Operating footprint: 230 power units, 127 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC631958 authority. Listed cargo classifications include logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, and other: nursery supplies. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 1, 2005).
Fleet composition on file: 168 owned trucks, 60 owned tractors, 203 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 30 motor carriers operating 230 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 54.4% of peer cohort average — below norm and a contributor to the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 62.45 | 54.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 15 | 14.38 | 104.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3.69 | 81.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 105 | 88.97 | 118.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 3 | 3.52 | 85.3% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 230-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 498039: 108 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 13, 2026 in NV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 31 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 88 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 129 (15 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Mar 20, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with logs, poles, beams, lumber, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (203 trailers against 60 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 30 peer carriers operating 230 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 69 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 129 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving runs below peer cohort average (54.4%).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 230 power units on file.
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