ELLSWORTH
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 237 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ELLSWORTH 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 237 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 148 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 13.1%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 45 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (27 citations). A total of 88 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
237 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
88 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 6 | 13.3% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 9.1% |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 28.6% |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 24 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 180.407(a) | Cargo tank inspection/test not performed | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 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% |
| 43 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ISLAND ENERGY INC | 1070765 | ME | 10 |
| 2 | HUGHES BROS INC | 430178 | ME | 6 |
| 3 | DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC | 164906 | ME | 6 |
| 4 | MCMULLEN LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE LLC | 2016999 | ME | 6 |
| 5 | R F JORDAN & SONS CONSTRUCTION INC | 754209 | ME | 5 |
| 6 | NO FRILLS OIL COMPANY INC | 750375 | ME | 5 |
| 7 | R H FOSTER ENERGY LLC | 257800 | ME | 5 |
| 8 | HAMMOND LUMBER COMPANY | 130636 | ME | 4 |
| 9 | SARGENT CORPORATION | 788118 | ME | 4 |
| 10 | DYSARTS TRANSPORTATION INC | 185312 | ME | 4 |
| 11 | VIKING INC | 743692 | ME | 4 |
| 12 | BEACH FRONT PROPERTIES LLC | 3165612 | ME | 4 |
| 13 | A & M REDI-MIX INC | 2050241 | ME | 3 |
| 14 | TRACY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION | 756383 | ME | 3 |
| 15 | CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS OF NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND COMPANY LLC | 1751258 | NH | 3 |
| 16 | DOUG GOTT & SONS INC | 755916 | ME | 3 |
| 17 | ELLSWORTH BUILDERS SUPPLY INC | 700488 | ME | 3 |
| 18 | HD & SONS SEAFOOD | 2035466 | ME | 3 |
| 19 | DC TOWING AND RECOVERY LLC | 3549216 | ME | 3 |
| 20 | BOWDEN & SON LLC | 743308 | ME | 3 |
Recent Inspections
237 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)