NEWPORT

Roadside inspection site in Maine • 106 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 11.3%
Total Inspections
106
OOS Rate
11.3%
OOS Inspections
12
Unique Carriers
86
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.1
Name
NEWPORT
State
Maine (ME)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
106
OOS Rate
11.3%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 1, 2026

About This Inspection Site

NEWPORT 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 106 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.

A total of 86 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 11.3%, 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 Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (16 citations). A total of 62 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

106 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

62 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving190
2392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving160
3393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missingVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
4395.8D3-HOSF395.8D3-HOSFHours of Service30
5395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSFHours of Service30
6393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
7392.82(a)(1)Texting while drivingUnsafe Driving30
8393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
9396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
10396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance20
11393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
12393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
13393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
14395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service22100.0%
15395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service2150.0%
16393.81Horn inoperableVehicle Maintenance20
17396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance20
18390.21T(b)390.21T(b)General/Admin20
19396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate testVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
20393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
21390.21TB3-OPERBY390.21TB3-OPERBYGeneral/Admin10
22393.60BUnauthorized tinting on windshieldVehicle Maintenance10
23392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
24393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
25393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missingVehicle Maintenance10
26393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
27393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
28393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
29393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
30390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin10
31393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
32393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missingVehicle Maintenance10
33392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
34393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
35393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
36393.203(c)Hood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance10
37392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
38393.60DGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
39393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
40392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
41393.201A-VLRBFrame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
42395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document numberHours of Service10
43392.82DUMTTexting while drivingUnsafe Driving10
44393.53(b)Steering system components wornVehicle Maintenance10
45393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance10
46395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)Hours of Service11100.0%
47393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
48395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not currentHours of Service10
49393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
50392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

106 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago