HOWLAND
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 193 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HOWLAND 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 193 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 111 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 14.0%, 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 35 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (20 citations). A total of 71 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
193 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
71 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 | 35 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 4 | 20.0% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 10 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.102(b) | Insufficient means to prevent vertical movement | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.116B-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LHLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.17B2-LDCL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.47(d) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.116(e) | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.65(f) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A & A BROCHU LLC | 2832272 | ME | 21 |
| 2 | WILLIAM T GARDNER & SONS INC | 687044 | ME | 9 |
| 3 | TRAVIS S HAYDEN | 1791065 | ME | 6 |
| 4 | B ROY TRANSPORT INC | 1874968 | QC | 6 |
| 5 | TRANSPORT FORESTIER MBI INC | 3184731 | QC | 6 |
| 6 | 9080-6936 QUEBEC INC | 642184 | QC | 5 |
| 7 | K A TUTTLE & SONS LLC | 756407 | ME | 5 |
| 8 | TATE BROOK TIMBER CO INC | 1247827 | ME | 4 |
| 9 | TRANSPORT RAYMOND TARDIF INC | 522057 | QC | 4 |
| 10 | PASCAL LESSARD INC | 876929 | ME | 3 |
| 11 | PEPIN LUMBER INC | 441496 | ME | 3 |
| 12 | 9121-4841 QUEBEC INC | 1061539 | QC | 3 |
| 13 | BABINEAU TRUCKING INC | 739192 | ME | 2 |
| 14 | LEPAGE BAKERIES PARK STREET LLC | 94424 | ME | 2 |
| 15 | BILLY D HARDY | 765126 | ME | 2 |
| 16 | HERBERT C HAYNES INC | 25248 | ME | 2 |
| 17 | ROBIN A CRAWFORD & SON WOODS COMPANY INC | 434664 | ME | 2 |
| 18 | W K F TRANSPORT | 610416 | ME | 2 |
| 19 | ROBERT ROBINSON TRUCKING INC | 729299 | ME | 2 |
| 20 | THOMAS DISTRIBUTORS INC | 1148395 | ME | 2 |
Recent Inspections
193 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)