OLD TOWN
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 470 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
OLD TOWN 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 470 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 307 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 17.0%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 75 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (66 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
470 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 75 | 12 | 16.0% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 66 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 9 | 45.0% |
| 4 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 1 | 5.6% |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 16 | 12 | 75.0% |
| 8 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 4 | 57.1% |
| 16 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 27 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 30 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8D9-HOSF | 395.8D9-HOSF | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 43 | 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 22 |
| 2 | STREET'S LANDSCAPE & LAWNCARE INC | 1291011 | ME | 12 |
| 3 | JOHN T CYR & SONS INC | 192993 | ME | 12 |
| 4 | TROIANO WASTE SERVICES INC | 490876 | ME | 10 |
| 5 | BOLSTER'S RUBBISH REMOVAL LLC | 743331 | ME | 9 |
| 6 | THORNTON CONSTRUCTION INC | 791398 | ME | 9 |
| 7 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 8 |
| 8 | BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2533963 | ME | 6 |
| 9 | NORTH STAR WASTE AND RECYCLING LLC | 4073465 | ME | 5 |
| 10 | EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD | 245869 | NS | 4 |
| 11 | LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN GP INC | 1041258 | ON | 4 |
| 12 | OWEN J FOLSOM INC | 755701 | ME | 4 |
| 13 | MIDLAND TRANSPORT LIMITED | 180155 | NB | 4 |
| 14 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 4 |
| 15 | WARDWELL CONSTRUCTION & TRUCKING CORP | 751805 | ME | 4 |
| 16 | BOWDEN & SON DISPOSAL LLC | 2501318 | ME | 3 |
| 17 | MALCOM S MCGRAW | 746752 | ME | 3 |
| 18 | LEE'S CONCRETE INC | 3033968 | ME | 3 |
| 19 | DONNELLY FARMS LTD | 221661 | NB | 3 |
| 20 | FAY TRUCKING LLC | 3033539 | MA | 3 |
Recent Inspections
470 inspections at this site (page 1 of 19)