DEXTER
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 38 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DEXTER 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 38 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 3, 2025.
A total of 29 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.4. The out-of-service rate is 2.6%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (4 citations). A total of 7 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
38 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
7 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 4 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAWSON'S LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION INC | 2288292 | ME | 4 |
| 2 | JOHN LUCAS TREE EXPERT COMPANY | 329770 | ME | 2 |
| 3 | NORTHERN LINE CONSTRUCTION INC | 1457424 | ME | 2 |
| 4 | HALEY'S INC | 3411981 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY | 659116 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | A E ROBINSON OIL CO INC | 752547 | ME | 2 |
| 7 | GORDON CONTRACTING INC | 2125517 | ME | 2 |
| 8 | GEORGE J LORETTE | 1559972 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | HANINGTON BROS INC | 320914 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | CAMERON PAVING INC | 792764 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | A & A BROCHU LLC | 2832272 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | CHARLES C ELLMS | 745275 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 1 |
| 14 | BOLSTER'S RUBBISH REMOVAL LLC | 743331 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | DAVIS EGG FARMS LLC | 202695 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | PAUL N FOULKES INC | 747569 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | VALLEY DISTRIBUTORS INC | 296549 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | SYSCO NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND INC | 284941 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | RIDEOUT TRUCKING LLC | 2832584 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | MCKUSICK PETROLEUM COMPANY | 746756 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
38 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)