PALMYRA
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 169 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PALMYRA 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 169 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Jan 9, 2026.
A total of 137 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.5. The out-of-service rate is 4.7%, 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 17 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (5 citations). A total of 45 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
169 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
45 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 | 17 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WARE BUTLER INC | 751811 | ME | 7 |
| 2 | A & A BROCHU LLC | 2832272 | ME | 4 |
| 3 | AMES MOBILE HOME SALES INC | 788116 | ME | 4 |
| 4 | BOLSTER'S RUBBISH REMOVAL LLC | 743331 | ME | 3 |
| 5 | GARY M POMEROY LOGGING INC | 844394 | ME | 3 |
| 6 | SARGENT CORPORATION | 788118 | ME | 2 |
| 7 | K & F CONSTRUCTION & FAR & BEYOND LAWN CARE SERVICES LLC | 3973897 | ME | 2 |
| 8 | JACK P WHITE | 2382986 | ME | 2 |
| 9 | TED MCLEOD INC | 746764 | ME | 2 |
| 10 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 11 | H O WOLDING INC | 46811 | WI | 2 |
| 12 | AERO GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 2447319 | VA | 2 |
| 13 | BOWMAN CONSTRUCTORS | 1243615 | ME | 2 |
| 14 | RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY INC | 1873218 | CA | 2 |
| 15 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 2 |
| 16 | CLARK'S LLC | 3056822 | ME | 2 |
| 17 | LAKESIDE CONCRETE CUTTING INC | 2501382 | ME | 2 |
| 18 | PRECISION TRUCKING INC | 1198745 | ME | 2 |
| 19 | R A PARADIS & SON INC | 754987 | ME | 2 |
| 20 | DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC | 164906 | ME | 2 |
Recent Inspections
169 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)