FAIRFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 85 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FAIRFIELD 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 85 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 75 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 12.9%, 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 23 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (20 citations). A total of 53 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
85 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
53 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.8F11-HOSM | 395.8F11-HOSM | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.102(a)(1)(iii) | Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREGORY'S DISPOSAL INC | 3349699 | ME | 4 |
| 2 | MAINE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES | 3511754 | ME | 3 |
| 3 | UNITED RENTALS NORTH AMERICA INC | 899748 | TX | 2 |
| 4 | SIBLEY & SONS CONSTRUCTION INC | 361845 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | JOHN KHIEL III LOGGING & CHIPPING INC | 396524 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | BOLSTER'S RUBBISH REMOVAL LLC | 743331 | ME | 2 |
| 7 | JORDAN EXCAVATION | 754202 | ME | 2 |
| 8 | RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC | 74288 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | E J CARRIER INC | 73666 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | MAINE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION | 3504404 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | CANOBIE SEAFOODS INC | 480827 | NH | 1 |
| 12 | RENACER LLC | 4045022 | OH | 1 |
| 13 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | A & A BROCHU LLC | 2832272 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | NATIVE MAINE OPERATIONS INC | 446033 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | CRAN-MARSH INC | 3528816 | MA | 1 |
| 17 | TRANSPORT FORESTIER MBI INC | 3184731 | QC | 1 |
| 18 | D & G MACHINE PRODUCTS INC | 391179 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 1 |
| 20 | TRAVIS S HAYDEN | 1791065 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
85 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)