RTS Financial
Fast funding for your trucking business.
Get a free quoteFMCSA Carrier Profile
PORTLAND AIRPORT LIMOUSINE COMPANY INC
DBA: Palco Air Cargo & New Hampshire Freight Company
Saco, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 206013 · MC 148850
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-148850 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acadia Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
17.9% OOS · 62 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 26.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 62 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC148850
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5159559 AB
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
206013
MC Number
MC-148850
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 15, 1981
Authority Reinstated
November 29, 2006
Annual Mileage
1,416,399 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10 Willey Road, Saco, ME 04072
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Josh Bernstein
Officer 2
Mark Bernstein
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
62
Driver Inspections
44
Vehicle Inspections
31
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate26.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
17.9% of 39 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
55th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
8 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 40 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 6, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME24
NH16
MA8
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (42)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Truck
12
Incomplete Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
3
Container Chassis
2
Dry Van
2
Intermodal Chassis
2
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3SDWG6912 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXSDWG6907 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L7983611 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9RDUP2674 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0RN815143 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR3RSUW7641 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT9HDHV3913 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8SDWG6906 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXSDWG6910 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR1KN734996 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 42 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2RN815144 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Cimc | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 57VAA4023N2003741 | 2 | 1 |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | LJRC41376KT014415 | 2 | — |
| Budd | Semi-trailer | 146437L | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1DW1A4520JS690139 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR2LLLJ8379 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLD50GSFR8682 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLJ4858 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8KSKL4793 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2KSKH3617 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2NSMV8825 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3KSKE0450 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT9HDHV3832 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1SDWG6908 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3SDWG6909 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5SDWG6913 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5NL341826 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7NL366467 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMNXSL540576 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0RN105420 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2RN105418 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2RN105421 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0PN330366 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN342971 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 57VAA4131M2000021 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF3GC401EB780905 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF3GC402EB780900 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF3GC404EB780901 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Jansteel | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7PFJ3AA22NB001969 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41268JT019610 | 1 | 1 |
| Cimc | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41371KT014421 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | Semi-trailer | LJRC41375KT014390 | 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 (62)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 1085005276 | NH, NH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC9RDUP2674 |
ME 895CDV |
| August 25, 2026 | 0579008181 | ME, ME | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5SDWG6913 |
NH 5491257 |
| July 9, 2026 | 3969005259 | ME, ME | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CHEETAH CHASSIS |
3HSDZTZR0RN815143 5EF3GC404EB780901 |
ME 932935 ME 3114259 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 9217000102 | ME, ME | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3SDWG6912 |
NH 5491256 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | EA00000760 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
1FUJHLDR2LLLJ8379 LJRC41371KT014421 |
ME 932782 ME 3139808 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 3432002225 | ME, ME | II | 2 | — | SAM'S CLUB | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3SDWG6912 |
NH 5491256 |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | BV00008343 | MA, MA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZTZR0RN815143 |
ME 932935 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 4905000383 | ME, ME | I | 2 | 1 | SAPPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV2NSMV8825 1UYVS2535L7983611 |
IN 3757933 IN P734305 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 7, 2026 | 2485000328 | ME, ME | II | — | — | SAMSKIP LOGISTICS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
3AKGGLD50GSFR8682 LJRC41375KT014390 |
ME 932782 ME 24-4520C |
| May 6, 2026 | 8678002738 | ME, ME | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
3AKJHLDR3RSUW7641 57VAA4023N2003741 |
IN 3498953 ME 5421233 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAM'S CLUB | 2 | June 25, 2026 |
| SAMSKIP LOGISTICS INC | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| SAPPI | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| SUMMIT PACKAGING SYSTEMS INC | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| EASTERN FISHERIES | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| HARDWOOD PRODUCTS LLC | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| ROCHESTER SHOE COMPANY | 1 | July 3, 2025 |
| GARWARE FULFLEX USA INC | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| NYLE WATER HEATING SYSTEMS INC | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
| BAKER CO | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| VARRIED | 1 | August 13, 2024 |
| APPLIANCE REPAIR CENTER OF MAINE | 1 | April 3, 2024 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 29, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 15, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 4, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2004 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 22, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 1999 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 13, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 8, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 19, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 15, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 10, 1989 | COMMON | On Record |
CarrierChk Partners
View all partners →Your business here
Introduce your business to carriers.
Explore partnership
Sponsored listings — CarrierChk may be compensated for referrals. Partner with CarrierChk →
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
Verify directly on FMCSA SAFER Web.
Verify Any Carrier Free
Search any DOT or MC number for live authority status, insurance on file, and full safety history.
This profile is built from public FMCSA records. If this is your company, you can hide your contact details or remove this page.