UNION
Roadside inspection site in Maine • 33 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
UNION 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 21, 2025.
A total of 29 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.3. The out-of-service rate is 36.4%, meaning a significant portion 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 Cargo securement - aggregate working load (Vehicle Maintenance) with 2 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (2 citations). A total of 35 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
33 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
35 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 3 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 4 | 393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.80A | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.209D-STBSP | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JACOB R PENDLETON LLC | 2498866 | ME | 2 |
| 2 | FARLEY INC | 859034 | ME | 2 |
| 3 | PINE TREE WASTE INC | 631038 | ME | 2 |
| 4 | APPLETON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 1755500 | ME | 2 |
| 5 | MAINE TOWING AND COLLISION LLC | 3891580 | ME | 1 |
| 6 | F W WEBB COMPANY | 18235 | MA | 1 |
| 7 | BSA TRANS INC | 3905864 | IA | 1 |
| 8 | KNG TRANSPORTATION | 2858432 | ME | 1 |
| 9 | PORTLAND AIR FREIGHT INC | 192141 | ME | 1 |
| 10 | ERIC T PEARSE | 1368270 | ME | 1 |
| 11 | MCGEE ON ROAD EQUIPMENT LLC | 669951 | ME | 1 |
| 12 | L M BOYNTON & SON LLC | 1895298 | ME | 1 |
| 13 | M & M EXCAVATION INC | 745757 | ME | 1 |
| 14 | ELECNOR HAWKEYE LLC | 2439495 | NY | 1 |
| 15 | FRANK JR & SONS TRUCKING INC | 1322757 | ME | 1 |
| 16 | IVAN BRAGG | 3223358 | ME | 1 |
| 17 | VIKING INC | 743692 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | CREEK HILL AUTO REPAIR INC | 2258456 | ME | 1 |
| 19 | LEYLANI LOGISTICS LLC | 4297604 | NJ | 1 |
| 20 | DANA KENNEDY | 3021537 | ME | 1 |
Recent Inspections
33 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)