HERMON
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 89 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HERMON 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 89 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 74 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 11.2%, 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 35 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (14 citations). A total of 65 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
89 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
65 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 10 | 393.201C-FR | Frame - Bent cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 15 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.42A-BM-SA | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 387.301A | 387.301A | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.201A-VLRB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.116E-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.8F11-HOSM | 395.8F11-HOSM | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOUCHARD & SONS TOWING INC | 1368776 | ME | 8 |
| 2 | SARGENT CORPORATION | 788118 | ME | 3 |
| 3 | HOPKINS LANDSCAPING LLC | 2354368 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | B & B PAVING INC | 593210 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | CENTRAL MAINE TOWING INC | 515304 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | RAYMOND E SMITH JR | 1228682 | ME | 2 |
| 7 | BUILDERS INSTALLED PRODUCTS OF MAINE LLC | 4004998 | ME | 2 |
| 8 | DUSTIN D DUGAN | 3906939 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | MICHAEL BLAIS | 3744812 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | Q V FLEET & LEASING | 2123821 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 12 | E & E POWERLINE LTD | 3463700 | NB | 1 |
| 13 | FRANCIS TRANS INC | 1655728 | TX | 1 |
| 14 | WAVERLY CHARLES HAMPTON | 2288560 | TX | 1 |
| 15 | ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT CO LLC | 1448775 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | KEVIN SECOTTE SR | 4438788 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | LEN POULIN INC | 773400 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | CALL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 804204 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | GAGNON TRUCKING INC | 2942893 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
89 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)