SHERMAN
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 28 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SHERMAN 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 28 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 27, 2026.
A total of 26 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 10.7%, 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 8 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (2 citations). A total of 21 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
28 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
21 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 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.70(b) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2533963 | ME | 2 |
| 2 | BILLY D HARDY | 765126 | ME | 2 |
| 3 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 4 | A & A BROCHU LLC | 2832272 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | J O CONDON & SON INC | 755725 | ME | 1 |
| 6 | NICE GUYS LLC | 3212502 | IL | 1 |
| 7 | BARRY E LANE | 1869344 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | SIMSAR LLC | 4357467 | AZ | 1 |
| 9 | BAJWA HAULING INC | 3478456 | ON | 1 |
| 10 | SARAY EXPRESS INC | 3596386 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | ATLAS VAN LINES INC | 125550 | IN | 1 |
| 12 | FRANK MARTIN SONS INC | 2441095 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | HASKELL & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 9203 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | EASSONS TRANSPORT LTD | 245869 | NS | 1 |
| 15 | LIFE LOGISTICS GROUP INC | 3189561 | IL | 1 |
| 16 | NORMAN GRANT IV | 2643238 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | SIGNATURE TRANSPORT LLC | 3522384 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | JOEY L JACOBS | 3946168 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | PRO INTERMODAL LLC | 1975822 | FL | 1 |
| 20 | MILTON RENTS INC | 1155014 | NH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
28 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)