WALDOBORO

Roadside inspection site in Maine • 59 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 10.2%
Total Inspections
59
OOS Rate
10.2%
OOS Inspections
6
Unique Carriers
53
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.2
Name
WALDOBORO
State
Maine (ME)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
59
OOS Rate
10.2%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 31, 2026

About This Inspection Site

WALDOBORO 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 Mar 31, 2026.

A total of 53 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.2. The out-of-service rate is 10.2%, 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 Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (Unsafe Driving) with 7 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (7 citations). A total of 47 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

59 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

47 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving70
2392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving70
3396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance30
4393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance3266.7%
5396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance30
6393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
7393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valveVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
8393.207(a)Suspension defectiveVehicle Maintenance2150.0%
9393.11A1-LTSMLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
10393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
11392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
12395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribedHours of Service10
13393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipmentVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
14392.82DUMTTexting while drivingUnsafe Driving10
15395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:Hours of Service10
16392.9A-DFSLOperating without proper operating authorityGeneral/Admin11100.0%
17390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol ClearinghouseGeneral/Admin11100.0%
18383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness10
19393.11Lighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
20393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
21383.91A-LCDLNo CDL endorsementDriver Fitness11100.0%
22383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offenseDriver Fitness11100.0%
23393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
24393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartmentVehicle Maintenance10
25393.51Steering wheel free play excessiveVehicle Maintenance10
26391.11(b)(2)CDL suspended/revokedDriver Fitness10
27392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
28393.203(c)Hood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance10
29393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance10
30393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
31393.134Cargo securement - large bouldersVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
32393.47(e)Slack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
33393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance10
34393.81-HHorn inoperableVehicle Maintenance10
35395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)Hours of Service10
36393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
37392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
38392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
39393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance10
40393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance10
41393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.Vehicle Maintenance10
42396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - generalVehicle Maintenance10
43393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10
44393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructionsVehicle Maintenance10
45392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
46393.75B-TFTire tread depth insufficient (steer)Vehicle Maintenance11100.0%
47393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance10

Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

59 inspections at this site (page 1 of 3)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago