ABBOT
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 27 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ABBOT is a roadside inspection location in Maine where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 27 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 9, 2025.
A total of 25 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 11.1%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 5 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (3 citations). A total of 19 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
27 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
19 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 3 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 178.337-17A-HMP | HM (Packaging) - MC 331 general marking requirements. | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HERRICK EXCAVATION INC | 2579494 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | LEPAGE BAKERIES PARK STREET LLC | 94424 | ME | 1 |
| 3 | CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY | 659116 | ME | 1 |
| 4 | AT KORSMAN CONSTRUCTION | 3187644 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 1 |
| 6 | GAGNON TRUCKING INC | 2942893 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | ELLSWORTH BUILDERS SUPPLY INC | 700488 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | MARK D NELSON TRUCKING LLC | 776770 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | BOURBON STREET PARTNERS LLC | 3730031 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | PASCAL LESSARD INC | 876929 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | OAKHURST DAIRY | 306662 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | BEACON SALES ACQUISITION INC | 31386 | VA | 1 |
| 13 | J ROZELLE LLC | 3724825 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | LOCONTE PROPERTIES LLC | 3351061 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | TIM MERRILL & CO INC | 1562559 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | LANSING BUILDING PRODUCTS NORTHEAST LLC | 3414233 | NH | 1 |
| 17 | MAINE RECYCLING CORP | 288683 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | PAVEMENT PLUS INC | 1034371 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | KYLE L MCKENNEY | 891816 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | PFWR LLC | 1990157 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
27 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)