MAINE SHELLFISH CO INC
USDOT 50861 • 95 WATER STREET, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
50,861
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2076675336
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
348,500
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
95 WATER STREET, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
Mailing Address
PO BOX 397, ELLSWORTH, ME, 04605
Contact
Phone: 2076675336
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 1, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-878260 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 4, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000198370171 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP135888A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP135888A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000198370171 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC878260 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2017 |
| MC878260 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 26, 2014 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
25%
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
18
Violations
12
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
20
Crash Records
22
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 18 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (12 violations from 18 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.67vs nat'l 1.80
-1.13 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 (18 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
11 total · 18.2% OOS
2024-072026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
22
Fatalities
0
Injuries
16
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
14
Crash History (22 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2022 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | BANGOR | Boyd St | ...444586 | MAINE SHELLFISH CO INC |
| Aug 23, 2021 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KENNEBUNK | SUMMER ST | ...001353 | MAINE SHELLFISH CO INC |
| Aug 13, 2019 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2018 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2018 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2014 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2014 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2013 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2012 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2010 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2008 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2007 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2006 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2003 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2003 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2001 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2000 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 1999 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 1998 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 1992 | ME | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 1992 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 1, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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