NEW SHARON
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 73 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
NEW SHARON 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 73 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 26, 2026.
A total of 58 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 6.8%, 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 19 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (5 citations). A total of 37 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
73 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
37 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 7 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.84 | Floors defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.86(a)(4) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.201(c) | Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIWS OF NEW ENGLAND WASTE SERVICES LLC | 4331773 | ME | 7 |
| 2 | ARCHIES INC | 847951 | ME | 6 |
| 3 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 5 | NAT BELL FOREST MANAGEMENT LLC | 909720 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | M&H LOGGING LLC | 456376 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | E J CARRIER INC | 73666 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | E J POND & SONS | 752303 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | SUBURBAN PROPANE LP | 214695 | NJ | 1 |
| 10 | THE MAINE WOOD TREATERS INC | 317862 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | RIDLEY TRUCKING | 752543 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | SAPPI NORTH AMERICA INC | 367340 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | SPLASH TRUCKING LLC | 3608094 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | LENNY R MEADER | 746770 | ME | 1 |
| 15 | G C A LOGGING INC | 402754 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | SCHWAN'S SALES CO INC | 1067095 | MN | 1 |
| 17 | CCI TRANSPORT LLC | 3196699 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | JEFFREY PETER CHADBOURNE | 695788 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | ASHLEY TAYLOR | 2069962 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | TROY M BEAN | 1949600 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
73 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)