SACO
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 299 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SACO 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 299 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 9, 2026.
A total of 159 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 14.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 86 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (55 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
299 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 | 86 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 4 | 7.3% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 27.3% |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 3 | 60.0% |
| 19 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| 21 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.104(a) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 39 | 393.55A-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 45 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 60 |
| 2 | BAY STATE WORKGROUP LLC | 3782889 | MA | 10 |
| 3 | LEPAGE BAKERIES PARK STREET LLC | 94424 | ME | 9 |
| 4 | ANDERSON INSULATION INC | 30997 | MA | 8 |
| 5 | CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC | 277907 | TX | 7 |
| 6 | CAPE SEAFOOD LLC | 3705615 | ME | 5 |
| 7 | MAINE LOBSTER NOW LLC | 4014724 | ME | 5 |
| 8 | BLUETRITON BRANDS INC | 297080 | CT | 5 |
| 9 | PORTLAND AIRPORT LIMOUSINE COMPANY | 206013 | ME | 4 |
| 10 | MINER LTD | 2902668 | OH | 4 |
| 11 | PHOENIX MANAGEMENT CORP | 2002168 | ME | 4 |
| 12 | PORTLAND GROUP INC | 332931 | MA | 3 |
| 13 | CASCO BAY STEEL STRUCTURES INC | 1035989 | ME | 3 |
| 14 | DEARBORN BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 744623 | ME | 3 |
| 15 | CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS LLC | 931445 | MO | 3 |
| 16 | PICARD ENTERPRISES | 3303090 | ME | 3 |
| 17 | HANCOCK LUMBER COMPANY INC | 270816 | ME | 3 |
| 18 | DANCAUSE CONSTRUCTION CO | 2177003 | ME | 3 |
| 19 | CHAMBERLAIN CONSTRUCTION INC | 949606 | ME | 2 |
| 20 | WILLIAMS BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 1021490 | ME | 2 |
Recent Inspections
299 inspections at this site (page 1 of 12)