BELFAST
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 44 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BELFAST 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 44 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 18, 2026.
A total of 39 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 11.4%, 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 Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (Unsafe Driving) with 4 citations, followed by No or defective parking brake system on CMV (2 citations). A total of 20 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
44 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
20 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC | 164906 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND COMPANY LLC | 1751258 | NH | 2 |
| 3 | MOONLIGHT FUEL INC | 844225 | ME | 2 |
| 4 | MATHEWS BROTHERS COMPANY | 9230 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | J BROWN & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 3555777 | ME | 1 |
| 6 | TRUE BRAGG | 2152693 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | BOGG EXPRESS LLC | 3195710 | OH | 1 |
| 8 | H O WOLDING INC | 46811 | WI | 1 |
| 9 | DUCKTRAP RIVER OF MAINE LLC | 299437 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | DM&J WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | 1991826 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | JOANIE M W HILL | 1728217 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | AITKEN GRAVEL & CONSTRUCTION INC | 2265244 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | THOMASTON RECYCLING INC | 794383 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | JL RICHARDS EARTHWORKS LLC | 1793727 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | INSTALLED BUILDING PRODUCTS LLC | 1037209 | OH | 1 |
| 16 | BRAD PINKERTON | 2036930 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | CLARENCE T GARNETT | 1338769 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | NORTHEAST TRANSPORT INC | 288676 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | SYSCO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND INC | 284941 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | MARITIME ENERGY | 746468 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
44 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)