HOPE
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 6 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HOPE 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 6 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2.
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 2 citations, followed by Speeding 6-10 mph over limit (1 citations). A total of 6 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
6 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLANTS UNLIMITED INC | 3888154 | ME | 1 |
| 2 | AROOSTOOK TRUSSES INC | 1172357 | ME | 1 |
| 3 | EDGAR CLARK & SONS INC | 784311 | ME | 1 |
| 4 | BUTLER MAXCY & HEATH INC | 934231 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | TIMOTHY L HOPPE | 3111548 | ME | 1 |
| 6 | R L TRUCKING INC | 299828 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
6 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87476829 | Apr 1, 2026 | PLANTS UNLIMITED INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 86349838 | Nov 18, 2025 | EDGAR CLARK & SONS INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 85205595 | Jul 14, 2025 | AROOSTOOK TRUSSES INC | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |
| 85205526 | Jul 11, 2025 | R L TRUCKING INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 83401271 | Dec 13, 2024 | TIMOTHY L HOPPE | Level 2 | 2 | Violations |
| 83113512 | Nov 7, 2024 | BUTLER MAXCY & HEATH INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |