DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1954562 • DBA: SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT • 55 RIVER ROAD, BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-694115 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 14, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337535576 | ON FILE | Nov 28, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXCAGD000103613 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHP8984386 | ON FILE | Jan 8, 2011 | Jul 10, 2023 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | UHP A143086 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2015 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | UHP A143086 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 1, 2015 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ADP A143085 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2013 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | UHP A143086 | REPLACED | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000103613 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000103613 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000103513 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000103613 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000103413 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXCAGD000103613 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ADP8825901 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ADP8825901 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2012 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ADP 8825901 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ADP 8825901 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790-00-81-54-0000 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2010 | Jan 8, 2011 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 710-01-42-57 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2009 | Oct 22, 2010 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 710-01-42-57 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 2, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337535576 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHP8984386 | CARGO | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | UHP A143086 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | UHP A143086 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ADP A143085 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000103413 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 7, 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000103613 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXCAGD000103613 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 7, 2013 | Dec 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | UHP A143086 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000103613 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXCAGD000103613 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 7, 2013 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ADP8825901 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ADP8825901 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000103513 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000103613 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ADP 8825901 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790-00-81-54-0000 | CARGO | Jan 8, 2011 | Jan 8, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 710-01-42-57 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2010 | Oct 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 710-01-42-57 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2010 | Sep 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | ADP 8825901 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC694115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2023 |
| MC694115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2013 |
| MC694115 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2010 |
| MC694115 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 129 inspections
Violation Summary (48 violations from latest 100 of 129 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMCBAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.332C-HMM | Hazmat class/division ID number missing | 1 | 1 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (129 inspections)
Showing 50 of 129
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARS HILL | BENJAMIN ST | ...VY9763 | DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 23, 2026 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTBROOK | 2 WESTBROOK ARTERIAL HWY | ...VT3339 | DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMYRNA | I 95 SB | ...261972 | DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 26, 2025 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA | 1 CONY CIR | ...410616 | DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 4, 2024 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINDHAM | ROOSEVELT TRL | ...VJ0092 | SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT |
| Jan 12, 2023 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARNER | I 89 N MM 20 | ...K88554 | SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT MAINE ENERGY |
| Jan 18, 2022 | ME | FATAL | 1 | 2 | BUCKSPORT | RIVER RD | ...988893 | SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT |
| Jun 17, 2021 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BREWER | S MAIN ST | ...988894 | DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 4, 2021 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH PORTLAND | MAIN ST | ...428586 | DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 22, 2020 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2020 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2020 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 2019 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2018 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2018 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2017 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2016 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2015 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2014 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2012 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events