MERRILL
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 96 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MERRILL 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 96 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 72 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 15.6%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 15 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (12 citations). A total of 55 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
96 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
55 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 | 25.0% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 25 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 | 5 |
| 2 | MICHAEL D & SHEILA HAGGAN | 400860 | ME | 3 |
| 3 | HERBERT C HAYNES INC | 25248 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | HERBERT L HARDY & SON INC | 668559 | ME | 3 |
| 5 | C & M LOGGING INC | 2967934 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | GIL SOUCY TRUCKING LTD | 198739 | NB | 2 |
| 7 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF NEW ENGLAND INC | 86222 | NH | 2 |
| 8 | COLBY M MCDONALD | 2518899 | ME | 2 |
| 9 | UNITED CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY LLC | 3699970 | ME | 2 |
| 10 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 2 |
| 11 | CODY E MCNALLY | 3858191 | ME | 2 |
| 12 | BARTLETT FOREST PRODUCTS | 743627 | ME | 2 |
| 13 | BREE FARMS INC | 783616 | ME | 2 |
| 14 | MTC LLC | 1800225 | ME | 2 |
| 15 | PAUL M LANDRY | 678763 | ME | 2 |
| 16 | APACHE LOGISTICS INC | 2148558 | MI | 2 |
| 17 | T B TRUCKING INC | 2631485 | ME | 2 |
| 18 | VOISINE BROS INC | 1204143 | ME | 2 |
| 19 | TRAVIS S HAYDEN | 1791065 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | BRAGDON TRANSPORT LLC | 2822682 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
96 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)