AFFORDABLE WELL DRILLING INC
USDOT 738813 • 28 BOWDOINHAM RD, SABATTUS, ME, 04280
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-794934 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 6, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A0145447001 | ON FILE | Feb 22, 2020 | Feb 22, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 030702 ME | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Apr 23, 2020 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 030702 ME | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2012 | Feb 22, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0145447001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 030702 ME | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2020 | Apr 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 030702 ME | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2020 | Feb 22, 2020 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC794934 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 5, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC794934 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2020 |
| MC794934 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2012 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Sep 13, 2012 |
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
2 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82928806 | BOWDOIN | ME | Level 2 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.41-BNPB | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 82324808 | Roadside | ME | Level 2 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.100(c) | Yes |
| May 8, 2024 | 81562201 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.9(a) | No |
| May 8, 2024 | 81562187 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11(a)(1) | Yes |
| May 8, 2024 | 81562169 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.5(b), 393.11(a)(1) | No |
| May 8, 2024 | 81562158 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 8, 2024 | 81562144 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 81513908 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9(a), 396.5(b) | No |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 81513882 | SABATTUS ME | US | Level 1 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.95(b), 396.5(b) | No |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 78873440 | TOPSHAM | ME | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2024 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LISBON | 23 RIVER RD | ...940442 | AFFORDABLE WELL DRILLING INC |
| Aug 30, 2021 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | WISCASSET | BATH RD | ...794482 | AFFORDABLE WELL DRILLING INC |
| Mar 16, 2020 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2019 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2011 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2009 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME-2024-0013-US1707 | Jul 18, 2024 | 382.215 | $9,150 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records