License Plate MD 096ED40 (Maryland) — Ruppert Nurseries Inc
USDOT 2408078 · 2001 Sterling Truck M8500 Acterra
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | 2FZHANAK51AJ97656 | MD 096ED40 | RUPPERT NURSERIES INC · USDOT 2408078 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Ruppert Nurseries Inc Active
- USDOT
- 2408078
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Laytonsville, MD
- Power units
- 10
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 11
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-05-04). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
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What this means
License plate MD-096ED40 appears in FMCSA inspection records 1 time. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 2FZHANAK51AJ97656 (2001 Sterling Truck M8500 Acterra). Most recent operating carrier: Ruppert Nurseries Inc (USDOT 2408078). Vehicle make on file: Sterling Truck (STERLING T) (STRAIGHT TRUCK). 2 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate MD-096ED40 (Maryland) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. The most recent inspection activity under this plate was 2026-05-04. The latest inspection was in Maryland, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle.
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2001 Sterling Truck M8500 Acterra — VIN 2FZHANAK51AJ97656 (straight truck).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 1 inspection on FMCSA record. The records show 2 out-of-service violations across 1 inspection. OOS breakdown: 1 vehicle, 1 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (4), then Driver Fitness (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
Operated by Ruppert Nurseries Inc (USDOT 2408078) in every inspection on record.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |