SIDNEY
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 169 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SIDNEY 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 19, 2026.
A total of 152 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 13.0%, 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 18 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (11 citations). A total of 85 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
169 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
85 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 | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 2 | 18.2% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 2 | 22.2% |
| 4 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 9 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 12 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 14 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 15 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 20 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 28 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.3A1-DLDSCBB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCGEE ON ROAD EQUIPMENT LLC | 669951 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | FABIAN OIL LLC | 745293 | ME | 3 |
| 3 | COUNT AND CRUSH | 1747981 | ME | 3 |
| 4 | WESCO DISTRIBUTION INC | 564464 | PA | 3 |
| 5 | MANTER CONSTRUCTION OF MAINE INC | 1105516 | ME | 2 |
| 6 | ASTRO WELDING & FABRICATING | 592309 | MA | 2 |
| 7 | PIKE INDUSTRIES INC | 106058 | NH | 2 |
| 8 | K C ASHLINE INC | 2869059 | ME | 2 |
| 9 | PRIPHA SERVICES INTERNATIONAL INC | 3558284 | MA | 2 |
| 10 | QUIRION | 3542272 | ME | 2 |
| 11 | SPECIALIZED TRANSPORTATION ENTERPRISES INC | 1196177 | MN | 2 |
| 12 | OLDCASTLE BUILDINGENVELOPE INC | 9047 | TX | 2 |
| 13 | HAMMOND LUMBER COMPANY | 130636 | ME | 2 |
| 14 | ABSEKA LOGISTICS INC | 3916692 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | CENTRAL MAINE POWER COMPANY | 659116 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | KABORE TRUCKING LLC | 3737488 | MD | 1 |
| 17 | RICHARD CARRIER TRUCKING INC | 74288 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | G & B EQUIPMENT LLC | 879587 | MA | 1 |
| 19 | HARMONY TRANSPORT LTD | 550910 | PE | 1 |
| 20 | GEORGE JAMES JR | 3949591 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
169 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)