SIDNEY - SCALES
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 7,048 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SIDNEY - SCALES 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 7,048 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 2,292 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 8.4%, 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 206 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (193 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
7,048 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 | 206 | 2 | 1.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 193 | 46 | 23.8% |
| 3 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 183 | 38 | 20.8% |
| 4 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | 45 | 47.9% |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 92 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 82 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 81 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 1 | 1.5% |
| 10 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 17 | 27.0% |
| 11 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 63 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 61 | 23 | 37.7% |
| 13 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 59 | 1 | 1.7% |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 56 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 11 | 22.4% |
| 17 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 2 | 4.1% |
| 18 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 43 | 3 | 7.0% |
| 20 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 38 | 17 | 44.7% |
| 21 | 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 | 36 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 5 | 14.7% |
| 24 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 33 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 27 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 25 | 17 | 68.0% |
| 34 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 25 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 24 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 24 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 24 | 12 | 50.0% |
| 39 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 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 | 22 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 1 | 4.8% |
| 45 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 16 | 76.2% |
| 46 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 21 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 21 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIDLAND TRANSPORT LIMITED | 180155 | NB | 187 |
| 2 | SUNBURY TRANSPORT LIMITED | 19190 | NB | 128 |
| 3 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 95 |
| 4 | AYR MOTOR EXPRESS INC | 439471 | NB | 88 |
| 5 | H O WOLDING INC | 46811 | WI | 79 |
| 6 | LAIDLAW CARRIERS VAN GP INC | 1041258 | ON | 77 |
| 7 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 62 |
| 8 | BLUE DIAMOND TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2533963 | ME | 59 |
| 9 | ADUSA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 57029 | NC | 54 |
| 10 | H O BOUCHARD INC | 150251 | ME | 50 |
| 11 | FABIAN OIL LLC | 745293 | ME | 49 |
| 12 | POLESTAR TRANSPORT INC | 285180 | NS | 49 |
| 13 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 43 |
| 14 | TOPAZ TRANSPORT INC | 3497826 | NS | 39 |
| 15 | KING FREIGHT LINES LTD | 304847 | NS | 39 |
| 16 | SEAFOOD EXPRESS PEI LTD | 19187 | PE | 39 |
| 17 | BULK CARRIERS PEI LIMITED | 568522 | PE | 38 |
| 18 | KELTIC TRANSPORTATION INCORPORATED | 693164 | NB | 37 |
| 19 | DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC | 164906 | ME | 36 |
| 20 | K & T TRANSPORT LTD | 248456 | NB | 34 |
Recent Inspections
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