GRAY
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 107 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GRAY 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 107 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 100 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 22.4%, 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 8 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (7 citations). A total of 72 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
107 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
72 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 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3 | 42.9% |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 6 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 13 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 16 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 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% |
| 47 | 396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 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 | SIBLEY & SONS CONSTRUCTION INC | 361845 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | MOON CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 2300865 | ME | 3 |
| 3 | P & B PAVING INC | 1039329 | ME | 2 |
| 4 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 2 |
| 5 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 6 | LIBBY SEPTIC SERVICES LLC | 3133821 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | MB CONTRACTING LLC | 4160053 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | DUO TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC | 3791126 | NJ | 1 |
| 9 | MIA TRUCKING LLC | 2799886 | NJ | 1 |
| 10 | ANDERSON LANDSCAPING INC | 894439 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | ALLAGASH WASTE SERVICES LLC | 3991752 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | NIGHT FLIGHT TRUCKING LLC | 3285007 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | NELSON PROPERTY SERVICES INC | 2515298 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 15 | GENERAL'S TRANSPORTATION 123 LLC | 4353469 | GA | 1 |
| 16 | YOUR CHOICE TRANSPORT LLC | 3346819 | CT | 1 |
| 17 | A & A BROCHU LLC | 2832272 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | BOTNICK 5 VENTURES INC | 200751 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | SAMUEL C JEFFERS | 2356131 | NH | 1 |
| 20 | KGP TELECOMMUNICATIONS INC | 48983 | KS | 1 |
Recent Inspections
107 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)