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NORTHEAST TRANSPORT INC
Waldoboro, ME
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 288676 · MC 230595
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-230595 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.7% OOS · 112 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 29 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 20, 1997; first granted July 11, 1990 (36 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 112 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC230595
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Arch Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT9376300
AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MZI93024812
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
288676
MC Number
MC-230595
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 13, 1987
Authority First Granted
July 11, 1990
Authority Reinstated
May 20, 1997
Annual Mileage
3,731,691 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3200 Atlantic Hwy, Waldoboro, ME 04572-6028
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Chris Fierro
Officer 2
Richard Hughes
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
112
Driver Inspections
88
Vehicle Inspections
39
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.0pp higher)
7.7% of 65 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
19th 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
9 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 70 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 70 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 70 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 70 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | NY | — | — | Yes | — |
| January 30, 2026 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 22, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2025 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME31
NY12
IN6
MA5
TN4
MO3
and 23 more states
Fleet & Equipment (94)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~37
of 72 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~57
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
52
Tractor
34
Not Applicable
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB003JDJT5222 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R6106201 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUM6412 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSNK2937 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNK2938 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSUM6411 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007JDJU3520 | 4 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB008LDLX9449 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y28XSR088434 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDRXKLKL1583 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J6408006 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GM705906 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HM860005 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N6541902 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNK2935 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB001JDJT5221 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB001LDMP9439 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB003LDMF1153 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004JDJW2218 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB004LDLT8090 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RJ174112 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R6106203 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N6541905 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R6106204 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J6408002 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536M6269204 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N6541901 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L6996902 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUM6409 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUM6404 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSUM6414 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB001LDMF1152 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB006LDLY0308 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007LDLG8535 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB007LDMF1155 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5HT648046 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RJ174109 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG9ELFJ5205 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD53GLGZ0032 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7DL770491 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9DL770511 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530M6269201 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R6106202 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N6541904 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R7016616 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HM860003 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J6193802 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M6269202 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K6790801 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R7016617 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FG189705 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HM860004 | 1 | — |
| Utility | — | 1UYVS2534J4408001 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534M6269203 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GM559403 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J6408007 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N6541906 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R7016618 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GG555519 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CG236009 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537J6408008 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537R7016619 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GM559405 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539HM860001 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6996903 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS253SFG189704 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XFG189708 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ6408004 | 1 | — |
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR6YC076648 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSNK2940 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSNK2941 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVJ5325 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB000JDJW2216 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB002JDJW2217 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDLG8534 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDMF1154 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB006LDLX9448 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB006LDME8750 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB008LDLT8108 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB009GDHF0591 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB009JDJP9645 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0VS011185 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RJ174102 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1TS121028 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3TS121029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4VS046098 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6TS012273 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7TS012119 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7TS012279 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9SJ433618 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9TS012008 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 4LFE5230763528677 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR8NPNM5887 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC124811P3215639 | 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 (112)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2026 | 8678003002 | AUGUSTA ME | I | 1 | — | MCCRUM LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB007JDJU3520 1UYVS2531BM079805 |
ME 8198921 ME C529558 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| November 1, 2026 | I034DA0016 | MEMPHIS TN | III | — | — | SAM'S CLUB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY |
1XPBDP9X2RD895629 1UYVS2534J6408001 |
ME 932232 ME B795357 |
| October 28, 2026 | 1707000333 | OLD TOWN ME, US | I | 9 | 3 | LINEAGE LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AW07Y2EM042197 1JJV532B3KL111268 |
ME 868224 ME C295264 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 21, 2026 | DT00001195 | MA, MA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB001LDMF1152 1UYVS2536J6408002 |
ME 930399 ME B795356 |
| 392.2-SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 21, 2026 | 0006924506 | ST. PAULS NC | III | — | — | SHUMAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTIT |
1XPBDP9X2RD895632 1UYV2533J64080006 |
ME 933058 ME B795360 |
| October 13, 2026 | 4062000425 | MONTICELLO ME | II | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY |
3AKJHHDR8RSVJ5325 1UYVS2530HM860002 |
ME 934149 ME B634799 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| October 9, 2026 | 1242000791 | LAVONIA GA | III | 1 | — | FLAVOR 1ST GROWERS & PACKERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYUNDAI TR |
3ALXFB003JDJT5222 3H3V532K6TJ507823 |
ME 9297758 ME 3045900 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 9, 2026 | 4062000411 | PRESQUE ISLE ME | III | — | — | PENOBSCOT MCCRUM LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY |
4V4NC9EJ6SN659312 1UYVS2537P6925902 |
ME 933196 ME C294993 |
| September 30, 2026 | BV00008515 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR1NSNK2935 |
ME 932003 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 2485000740 | CALAIS ME | III | — | — | TRUE NORTH SALMON CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5NSNK2937 1UYVS2530R6106202 |
ME 931963 ME C391849 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ST CROIX TISSUE | 11 | May 13, 2026 |
| PENOBSCOT MCCRUM | 7 | October 9, 2026 |
| SAPPI NORTH AMERICA | 4 | August 23, 2026 |
| TRUE NORTH SALMON CO | 3 | September 29, 2026 |
| WALMART | 3 | August 27, 2024 |
| MCCRUM | 2 | November 4, 2026 |
| FISHER ENGINEERING | 2 | April 8, 2026 |
| SCHREIBER | 2 | February 13, 2026 |
| AMERICOLD | 2 | August 19, 2025 |
| SAM'S CLUB | 1 | November 1, 2026 |
| LINEAGE LOGISTICS | 1 | October 28, 2026 |
| SHUMAN | 1 | October 21, 2026 |
41 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 1, 2026 | Active Administrative Correction | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 28, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 28, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 29, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 25, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| September 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · National Interstate Insurance Company |
| August 31, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 30, 2026 |
| January 23, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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