GORHAM
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 45 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GORHAM 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 45 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 24, 2026.
A total of 23 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.8. The out-of-service rate is 28.9%, meaning a significant portion 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 Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 12 citations, followed by Windshield wipers inoperative (7 citations). A total of 48 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
45 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 | 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.62-BENM | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 7 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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% |
| 30 | 393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.93(a) | Failure to equip bus with seat belts | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.62-BEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUSTOM COACH OF NEW ENGLAND INC | 4164893 | ME | 18 |
| 2 | LAMOILLE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC | 365122 | VT | 3 |
| 3 | GORHAM SAND & GRAVEL INC | 755780 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | WOODS EXCAVATING LLC | 795775 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | A&G LOGISTICS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4286290 | MA | 1 |
| 6 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
| 7 | SOUTHERN MAINE FIREWOOD INC | 918913 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | PICARD ENTERPRISES | 3303090 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | V&M CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC | 1490135 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | SHAW BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 754284 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 1 |
| 12 | WILLIAM A RENAUD JR TRUCKING INC | 309995 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | COCA-COLA BEVERAGES NORTH EAST INC | 30695 | NH | 1 |
| 14 | KODAK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4274717 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | TROIANO WASTE SERVICES INC | 490876 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | ABLE CARRIERS INC | 1985548 | MO | 1 |
| 17 | FIELDINGS OIL CO INC | 745326 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | 572263 | FL | 1 |
| 19 | SOUTHERN MAINE PAVING & CONSTRUCTION INC | 981525 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | COLONIAL TREE AND LANDSCAPING INC | 1058485 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
45 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)