ALTON
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 13 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ALTON 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 13 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 11, 2026.
A total of 13 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 15.4%, 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 6 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (3 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
13 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 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 | 6 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
13 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PENQUIS CAP INC | 2461374 | ME | 1 |
| 2 | IRELAND'S RUBBISH SERVICE INC | 754083 | ME | 1 |
| 3 | AVON TRUCKLINES INC | 2723462 | ON | 1 |
| 4 | GARY S ENGSTROM | 3872228 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC | 285180 | NS | 1 |
| 6 | SEAN P BOLEN | 782886 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | ROBERT W HALL | 747852 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | BUSINESS PORTERS INC | 3424427 | PE | 1 |
| 9 | DEDICATED LOGISTICS PARTNER LLC | 3007828 | CT | 1 |
| 10 | LECLAIR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 889480 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | BEACH FRONT PROPERTIES LLC | 3165612 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | MCGRATH LOGISTICS LTD | 1473832 | NB | 1 |
| 13 | TM EXPRESS LLC | 3889356 | CA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
13 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87273915 | Mar 11, 2026 | PENQUIS CAP INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 86281341 | Nov 7, 2025 | IRELAND'S RUBBISH SERVICE INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 85440433 | Aug 7, 2025 | TM EXPRESS LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 84190785 | Mar 20, 2025 | AVON TRUCKLINES INC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 83610480 | Jan 12, 2025 | MCGRATH LOGISTICS LTD | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 83225428 | Nov 20, 2024 | DEDICATED LOGISTICS PARTNER LLC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 82370314 | Aug 13, 2024 | LECLAIR CONSTRUCTION LLC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 82370279 | Aug 13, 2024 | GARY S ENGSTROM | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 82312559 | Aug 1, 2024 | POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 82224872 | Jul 25, 2024 | ROBERT W HALL | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 82224858 | Jul 24, 2024 | SEAN P BOLEN | Level 2 | 5 | OOS |
| 81958608 | Jun 24, 2024 | BEACH FRONT PROPERTIES LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79592214 | Sep 1, 2023 | BUSINESS PORTERS INC | Level 2 | 1 | OOS |