BENTON

Roadside inspection site in Maine • 18 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 22.2%
Total Inspections
18
OOS Rate
22.2%
OOS Inspections
4
Unique Carriers
16
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.7
Name
BENTON
State
Maine (ME)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
18
OOS Rate
22.2%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Feb 9, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving70
2396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance40
3393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
4392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving20
5392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
6392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving20
7393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
8393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
9393.65(c)Tires - flat/audibly leakingVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
10393.203(c)Hood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance10
11393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frameVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
12393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
13392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
14393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
15392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
16392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMVUnsafe Driving10
17393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
18392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
19393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
20393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
21393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
22396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance10
23393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
24393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
25393.80Exhaust system defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
26393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leakVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
27393.81Horn inoperableVehicle Maintenance10
28396.5(b)Fuel system leakVehicle Maintenance10
29392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
30395.8D10-HOSF395.8D10-HOSFHours of Service10
31393.30Battery improperly securedVehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

18 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago