BENTON
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 18 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BENTON 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 18 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 9, 2026.
A total of 16 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 22.2%, 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 7 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (4 citations). A total of 31 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
18 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
31 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 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STANLEY'S SEPTIC TANK SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION CO | 798583 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | PETER & KIMBER LEE C RACKLEFF | 3152897 | ME | 1 |
| 3 | GREGORY'S DISPOSAL INC | 3349699 | ME | 1 |
| 4 | F W WEBB COMPANY | 18235 | MA | 1 |
| 5 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 1 |
| 6 | DOSTIE'S TOWING INC | 3082152 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | TESSIERS FARM | 3002467 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | ADAM CARRIER TRUCKING INC | 2872481 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | RANGER CONTRACTING INC | 2315138 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | ALCOM LLC | 1551885 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | ADVANCED LAND SERVICES LLC | 3857857 | MS | 1 |
| 12 | TOTAL PROPERTY CARE INC | 2515835 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | FAMILY AFFAIR LOGGING LLC | 3561670 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | SR1 LOGISTICS LLC | 4198624 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | UNITED AG & TURF NE LLC | 3411741 | CA | 1 |
| 16 | SULLIVAN TIRE CO INC | 193491 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
18 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)