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BARKER ENTERPRISES INC
DBA: Wood Pellet Warehouse And Driven Transportation
Jay, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2280798 · MC 1387396
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1387396 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7.7% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1387396
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZY4476
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2280798
MC Number
MC-1387396
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 6, 2012
Authority Reinstated
July 12, 2023
Annual Mileage
225,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
67 East Dixfield Road, Jay, ME 04239
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Barker
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.7% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
19th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 19, 2025 | ME | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME18
NH1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1RNF50A267R019635 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP0X5HD415941 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 363 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP8XJ0X8PM857464 | 4 | — |
| 2027 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP0X2VD833627 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP0X6SD729878 | 3 | — |
| 2012 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29CR025974 | 2 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYFC248XFA294902 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XFA294902 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP0X5JD467611 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 548 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP8LJ0XXSM697205 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3HT5KDA05336 | 1 | 1 |
| Reit | Semi-trailer | 1W9FH3820SE285706 | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 8947000963 | CHERRYFIELD ME | II | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WADE SERVI |
1XPCDP0X2VD833627 1W9FH3820SE285706 |
ME 934074 ME C464977 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 1094005225 | LANCASTER NH | I | 1 | — | RCP TRANSIT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPCDP0X6SD729878 1RNF48A29CR025974 |
ME 933243 ME C229225 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 3684014019 | ME, ME | III | 1 | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPCDP0X5JD467611 |
ME 931567 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 3998014810 | ME, ME | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPCDP0X2VD833627 1RNF50A267R019635 |
ME 934074 ME B968263 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 3031005437 | ME, ME | III | — | — | PELLETS NOW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPCDP0X2VD833627 1RNF50A267R019635 |
ME 934074 ME B968263 |
| May 20, 2026 | 3031005378 | ME, ME | III | 1 | — | MAINE WOOD TREATERS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPCDP0X2VD833627 1RNF50A267R019635 |
ME TEMP ME B968263 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | 3031005278 | WILTON, ME | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
2NP8XJ0X8PM857464 |
ME 962207 |
| September 25, 2025 | 4468009560 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
2NP8LJ0XXSM697205 |
ME 962670 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| June 11, 2025 | 3031004755 | WILTON, ME | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPCDP0X5JD467611 1UYFS248XFA294902 |
ME 931567 ME C384178 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | 3031004713 | WILTON, ME | II | — | — | - | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPCDP0X5HD415941 1RNF50A267R019635 |
ME 932771 ME B968263 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LIGNETICS GROUP | 2 | December 17, 2024 |
| RCP TRANSIT | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| PELLETS NOW | 1 | June 26, 2026 |
| MAINE WOOD TREATERS INC | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 17, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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