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SAMUEL H HOTHAM
DBA: Hotham Transport
Newburgh, ME
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1224944 · MC 489942
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-489942 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC489942
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP34550A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1224944
MC Number
MC-489942
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 19, 2004
Authority Granted
October 20, 2004
Annual Mileage
90,237 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Newburgh, ME
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME2
CT1
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X95D845045 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LW162390 | 3 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1G1A0620LW162390 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2026 | 1229002386 | CT, CT | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X95D845045 1GR1A0620LW162390 |
ME 917818 ME HOTHAM |
| October 28, 2025 | SPRXI01868 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE, NJ | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X95D845045 1GR1A0620LW162390 |
ME 917818 ME HOTHAM |
| May 11, 2025 | 0221008103 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB, ME | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X95D845045 1GR1A0620LW162390 |
ME 917818 ME HOTHAM |
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 16, 2025 | 1000015043 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | — | — | B.D. GRASS & SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GDAN |
1XP5DB9X95D845045 1G1A0620LW162390 |
ME 917818 ME HOTHAM |
| January 22, 2024 | 3998011582 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | — | — | KB FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WANC |
1XP5DB9X95D845045 1JJV532B7FL864212 |
ME 917818 ME HOTHAM |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| B.D. GRASS & SONS | 1 | January 16, 2025 |
| KB FOODS | 1 | January 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2004 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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