NEWPORT
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 106 inspections on record
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)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 16 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.82 | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.201A-VLRB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROUNDYS PAVING LLC | 4028544 | ME | 6 |
| 2 | BOLSTER'S RUBBISH REMOVAL LLC | 743331 | ME | 4 |
| 3 | CLARK'S LLC | 3056822 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 3 |
| 5 | HOPKINS LANDSCAPING LLC | 2354368 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | GALEN HOPKINS CONSTRUCTION INC | 1913482 | ME | 2 |
| 7 | ADUSA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 57029 | NC | 2 |
| 8 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 2 |
| 9 | MAPLE LANE FARMS LLC | 1208920 | ME | 2 |
| 10 | R A PARADIS & SON INC | 754987 | ME | 2 |
| 11 | ROSS EXPRESS LLC | 86179 | NH | 2 |
| 12 | HEATH SKINNER CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3127970 | ME | 2 |
| 13 | AS THE REEL TURNS LLC | 1893359 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | GS LOGISTICS 7 INC | 4091488 | NY | 1 |
| 15 | LINTRANS INC | 1280389 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 17 | SHAWN E TURNER | 3300709 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | GLOBE TRANSPORTATION INC | 2365562 | IL | 1 |
| 19 | JD EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4145998 | MA | 1 |
| 20 | KOZOVA TRANSPORT INC | 3506109 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
106 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)