SOLON
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 59 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SOLON 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 59 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Feb 10, 2026.
A total of 55 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 8.5%, 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 7 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (6 citations). A total of 17 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
59 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
17 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 | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 | 33.3% |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BONNEAU AND SON EXCAVATION LLC | 2778464 | ME | 3 |
| 2 | FOSS ENTERPRISES | 1899388 | ME | 2 |
| 3 | E J CARRIER INC | 73666 | ME | 2 |
| 4 | SCOTT D ARNOLD | 794374 | ME | 1 |
| 5 | BR ERSKINE TRUCKING INC | 389601 | ME | 1 |
| 6 | DANIEL E WEESE | 1130424 | ME | 1 |
| 7 | WARE BUTLER INC | 751811 | ME | 1 |
| 8 | RODERICK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3458640 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | CLINTON OWEN GOODWIN JR | 3267323 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | TRANSPORT G POULIOT INC | 648988 | QC | 1 |
| 12 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
| 13 | J BROWN & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 3555777 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | TRANSPORT FORESTIER MBI INC | 3184731 | QC | 1 |
| 15 | DONALD E LACASCE | 1295784 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | MELCHER BROTHERS INC | 736382 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | MARK WEEKS & SONS WELL DRILLING | 790770 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | TIM FLOOD CATTLE CO LLC | 3611130 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | CENTRAL MAINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 3745433 | ME | 1 |
| 20 | MICHAEL MILLER | 2942591 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
59 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)