SMITHFIELD
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 33 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SMITHFIELD 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 33 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 6, 2025.
A total of 6 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 24.2%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 3 citations, followed by Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve (2 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
33 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
26 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
6 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAROLD E MOSHER | 2142976 | ME | 27 |
| 2 | DUBE ENVIRONMENTAL INC | 1840025 | ME | 2 |
| 3 | KEVIN S HAWES | 574353 | ME | 1 |
| 4 | LUKE EMERY | 3521438 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | BLOOD AND SONS TRUCKING LLC | 4299004 | ME | 1 |
| 6 | TRANSPORT CUV INC | 3817936 | QC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
33 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)