PITTSFIELD

Roadside inspection site in Maine • 169 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 22.5%
Total Inspections
169
OOS Rate
22.5%
OOS Inspections
38
Unique Carriers
158
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.4
Name
PITTSFIELD
State
Maine (ME)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
169
OOS Rate
22.5%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 30, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving2713.7%
2395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)Hours of Service130
3392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving120
4395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)Hours of Service8337.5%
5396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance60
6393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance50
7393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance5240.0%
8392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
9395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of serviceHours of Service44100.0%
10396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance40
11392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving30
12392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
13393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance30
14396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.Vehicle Maintenance33100.0%
15395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:Hours of Service30
16393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
17395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limitHours of Service30
18395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not currentHours of Service30
19395.8C-HOSFRODS not accurateHours of Service20
20395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hoursHours of Service20
21395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSFHours of Service20
22393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
23393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance20
24393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defectsVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
25392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
26395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer numberHours of Service20
27393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance20
28393.60CGlazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance20
29393.9A-LBLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
30392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
31393.201A-FRMCFrame - cracked/loose/brokenVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
32392.4A-DOSUUse of drugsControlled Substances/Alcohol22100.0%
33396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance20
34395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (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 Service20
35396.5B-LFuel system leakVehicle Maintenance20
36395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronicallyHours of Service20
37393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance20
38395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service20
39392.4A-DOSPUse of drugsControlled Substances/Alcohol22100.0%
40393.205(a)Wheel/rim defectiveVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
41393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
42395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (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 availableHours of Service11100.0%
43395.8D2-HOSF395.8D2-HOSFHours of Service10
44393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
45395.3A3-HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal ViolationHours of Service11100.0%
46390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MCGeneral/Admin10
47395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:Hours of Service11100.0%
48392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
49392.5(a)(2)BAC 0.04+Controlled Substances/Alcohol11100.0%
50395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 TimHours of Service10
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

169 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago