DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 1954562 • DBA: SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT • 55 RIVER ROAD, BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,954,562
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2074696113
Power Units (MCS-150)
46
Drivers (MCS-150)
72
MCS-150 Mileage
3,728,566
Physical Address
55 RIVER ROAD, BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1429, BUCKSPORT, ME, 04416
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Nov 28, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-694115ACTIVEUnknownJun 14, 2023

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary1337535576ON FILENov 28, 2022Oct 1, 2023
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessEXCAGD000103613ON FILESep 1, 2013Nov 7, 2013
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.CARGOIHP8984386ON FILEJan 8, 2011Jul 10, 2023

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryUHP A143086REPLACEDSep 1, 2015Nov 28, 2022
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryUHP A143086NAME CHANGEDSep 1, 2015Jul 10, 2023
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryADP A143085REPLACEDNov 7, 2013Sep 1, 2015
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryUHP A143086REPLACEDNov 7, 2013Nov 7, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCD000103613REPLACEDSep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCD000103613CANCELLEDSep 1, 2013Dec 7, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCD000103513REPLACEDSep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEAGCD000103613REPLACEDSep 1, 2013Nov 7, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessEXAGD000103413CANCELLEDSep 1, 2013Dec 7, 2013
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessEXCAGD000103613CANCELLEDSep 1, 2013Dec 7, 2013
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryADP8825901REPLACEDSep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2013
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryADP8825901CANCELLEDSep 1, 2012Oct 4, 2013
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryADP 8825901REPLACEDSep 2, 2010Sep 1, 2010
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryADP 8825901REPLACEDSep 1, 2010Sep 1, 2012
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGO790-00-81-54-0000REPLACEDJan 8, 2010Jan 8, 2011
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary710-01-42-57CANCELLEDSep 1, 2009Oct 22, 2010
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary710-01-42-57REPLACEDSep 1, 2009Sep 2, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.1337535576BIPD/PrimaryOct 1, 2023Oct 1, 2023
NAMECHGHANOVER INSURANCE CO.IHP8984386CARGOJul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
TERM/CANCLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.UHP A143086BIPD/PrimaryJul 10, 2023Jul 10, 2023
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.UHP A143086BIPD/PrimaryNov 28, 2022Nov 28, 2022
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.ADP A143085BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2015Sep 1, 2015
CANCELHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEXAGD000103413BIPD/ExcessDec 7, 2013Dec 7, 2013
TERM/CANCLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCD000103613BIPD/PrimaryDec 7, 2013Dec 7, 2013
TERM/CANCLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEXCAGD000103613BIPD/ExcessDec 7, 2013Dec 7, 2013
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.UHP A143086BIPD/PrimaryNov 7, 2013Nov 7, 2013
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCD000103613BIPD/PrimaryNov 7, 2013Nov 7, 2013
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEXCAGD000103613BIPD/ExcessNov 7, 2013Nov 7, 2013
TERM/CANCLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.ADP8825901BIPD/PrimaryOct 4, 2013Oct 4, 2013
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.ADP8825901BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCD000103513BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
TERM/REPLHDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYEAGCD000103613BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2013Sep 1, 2013
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.ADP 8825901BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2012Sep 1, 2012
TERM/REPLONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY790-00-81-54-0000CARGOJan 8, 2011Jan 8, 2011
TERM/CANCLONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY710-01-42-57BIPD/PrimaryOct 22, 2010Oct 22, 2010
TERM/REPLONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY710-01-42-57BIPD/PrimarySep 2, 2010Sep 2, 2010
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.ADP 8825901BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2010Sep 1, 2010

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC694115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 14, 2023
MC694115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 9, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 16, 2013
MC694115COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 27, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 4, 2010
MC694115MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 13, 2010Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
129
Violations
48
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
46
Drivers (MCS-150)
72
Crash Records
23

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec
3
Jan
5
Feb
4
Mar
10
Apr
3
May
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
8
Nov
6
Dec
6
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 129 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states129 inspections

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Violation Summary (48 violations from latest 100 of 129 inspections)

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Violation Summary (48 violations from latest 100 of 129 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMCBADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VACBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.332C-HMMHazmat class/division ID number missing114Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSADBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.48vs nat'l 1.80
-1.32 below avg

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

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Inspection History (129 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 9, 202687534823RoadsideMELevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Apr 8, 202687534817RoadsideMELevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 1, 202687476852SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202687406487PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Mar 18, 202687341793BELFASTMELevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 4, 202687213714YORK - SCALESMELevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 2, 202687188591SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 2, 202686944885PITTSFIELDMELevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 2, 202686944863OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 30, 202686936255OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 28, 202686912815NHNHLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jan 14, 202686804103OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202686790317OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Jan 8, 202686748379OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 5, 202686713954RoadsideMELevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 23, 202586662103SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 23, 202587380270VTVTLevel 21393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 23, 202586662077SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Dec 17, 202586590787OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1396.3A1-OALNo
Dec 3, 202586477900OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 2, 202586469251OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48A-BLMCBADNo
Nov 26, 202586439850OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202586439939SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 25, 202586420461OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 21, 202586401724SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER4393.45B2-B-VAC, 172.332C-HMM, 396.5B-HWSLYes
Nov 12, 202586295527SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586242819OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 5, 202586242796SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 4, 202586242773SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 20, 202586106337STOCKTON SPRINGSMELevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Oct 10, 202586046074ORRINGTONMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 7, 202585990573ORRINGTONMELevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 23, 202585865899SOUTH PORTLANDMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 16, 202585789214SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 11, 202585747020SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 20, 202585554283OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Aug 18, 202585530809OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 202585371564ORRINGTONMELevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 29, 202585359929OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 16, 202585255678BENNINGTON BYPASSVTLevel 1REIT FULL TRAILER0No
May 27, 202584799298WILTONMELevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
May 12, 202584652764OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.45B2-BHTDYes
May 8, 202584640306OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 29, 202584541870PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 28, 202584520672ORRINGTONMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Apr 28, 202584520670ORRINGTONMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 28, 202584520671ORRINGTONMELevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 28, 202584520679OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LCLNo
Apr 24, 202584513571HARTFORD VTUSLevel 1WESTMORE I SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 22, 202584476831OLD TOWN - SCALES SBMELevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

90 total · 7.8% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
23
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (23 records)

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Crash History (23 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 14, 2026METOW00MARS HILLBENJAMIN ST...VY9763DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Jan 23, 2026METOW00WESTBROOK2 WESTBROOK ARTERIAL HWY...VT3339DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Mar 1, 2025METOW00SMYRNAI 95 SB...261972DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Jan 26, 2025METOW00AUGUSTA1 CONY CIR...410616DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Apr 4, 2024METOW00WINDHAMROOSEVELT TRL...VJ0092SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
Jan 12, 2023NHTOW00WARNERI 89 N MM 20...K88554SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT MAINE ENERGY
Jan 18, 2022MEFATAL12BUCKSPORTRIVER RD...988893SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
Jun 17, 2021MEINJURY02BREWERS MAIN ST...988894DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Mar 4, 2021MEINJURY01SOUTH PORTLANDMAIN ST...428586DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Dec 22, 2020NHTOW00
Dec 18, 2020METOW00
Jul 20, 2020VTTOW00
Jul 2, 2019METOW00
Dec 17, 2018METOW00
Nov 13, 2018NHTOW00
Mar 11, 2017METOW00
Aug 4, 2016MEINJURY01
Jan 18, 2015METOW00
Dec 23, 2014METOW00
Jun 12, 2014METOW00
Jul 31, 2012METOW00
Feb 23, 2012NHTOW00
Jan 11, 2011MEINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 14, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 4, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in ME
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance namechg
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jul 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 14, 2023
Authority
Jan 12, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in NH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 28, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in ME
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Jun 17, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in ME
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 4, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in ME
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 22, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 18, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 20, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 2, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 17, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 11, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 4, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 23, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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