PITTSFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 169 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PITTSFIELD 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 Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 158 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.4. The out-of-service rate is 22.5%, 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 27 citations, followed by Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) (13 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
169 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 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 2 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8C-HOSF | RODS not accurate | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOS | HOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY | 659116 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | BWT LLC | 2273522 | MA | 3 |
| 3 | CASCO BAY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1162153 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | MAINE RECYCLING CORP | 288683 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2533963 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | APPROVED STORAGE & WASTE HAULING NE INC | 2307917 | RI | 2 |
| 7 | EUROVIA ATLANTIC COAST LLC | 3201032 | VA | 2 |
| 8 | NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS INC | 1203339 | CO | 2 |
| 9 | GURA SINGH TRUCKING LTD | 4176167 | ON | 1 |
| 10 | EXPEDITED SERVICES ROADTEX INC | 1370305 | PA | 1 |
| 11 | MGY TRUCKING LLC | 4004089 | IN | 1 |
| 12 | URS MIDWEST LLC | 790261 | MI | 1 |
| 13 | ONTARIO NEW ENGLAND EXPRESS INC | 554421 | ON | 1 |
| 14 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 1 |
| 15 | MICUCCI WHOLESALE GROCERS | 55159 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | NATIONWIDE CARRIERS LLC | 4261245 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | NOBLE EXPRESS INC | 2815279 | GA | 1 |
| 18 | A S MADDEN LOGGING INC | 1739411 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | YORK AND SONS LLC | 505246 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | TYLERS TOWING AND AUTO REPAIRS INC | 2509499 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
169 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)