BINGHAM
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 67 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BINGHAM 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 67 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 9, 2026.
A total of 56 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 14.9%, 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 14 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (7 citations). A total of 48 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
67 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
48 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 | 14 | 1 | 7.1% |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.42A-BM-SA | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.116E-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21TA | 390.21TA | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOB'S CASH FUEL INC | 785025 | ME | 4 |
| 2 | MIKE HALLS TRUCKING INC | 3876786 | ME | 2 |
| 3 | OLSON'S LOGGING LLC | 1238338 | ME | 2 |
| 4 | TRANSPORT FORESTIER MBI INC | 3184731 | QC | 2 |
| 5 | BR ERSKINE TRUCKING INC | 389601 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | E J CARRIER INC | 73666 | ME | 2 |
| 7 | NORTH COUNTRY RIVERS INC | 874511 | ME | 2 |
| 8 | BLUROC LLC | 3041286 | MA | 2 |
| 9 | F & R PATTEN TRUCKING LLC | 3055354 | ME | 2 |
| 10 | RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC | 74288 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | CLINTON OWEN GOODWIN JR | 3267323 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | SUPERIOR SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC | 2142757 | MI | 1 |
| 13 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 14 | LOG-LAND FOREST PRODUCTS CORP | 1132991 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | UE LINE INC | 2790763 | IL | 1 |
| 17 | WARE BUTLER INC | 751811 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | TRANSPORT FELIX BILODEAU INC | 551084 | QC | 1 |
| 19 | MELCHER BROTHERS INC | 736382 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | FRENCH LOGGING INC | 668017 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
67 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)