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ATLANTIC AQUA FARMS USA INC
Eliot, ME
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 16.7% of 12 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 301594 · MC 719343
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-719343 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
West American Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 16.7% of 12 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC719343
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WEST AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAW 59492823
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
301594
MC Number
MC-719343
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 14, 1987
Authority Granted
August 2, 2010
Annual Mileage
618,803 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
414 Harold Dow Highway, Eliot, ME 03903
Phone
Owner / Officer
Bob Hanscom
Officer 2
Bryan Saurman
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
25.0% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2026 | ME | — | — | 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
ME8
MA5
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Truck
4
Not Applicable
2
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHN7X7DM350132 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLU9X63J394083 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS3530FM351501 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHD59GLGY5777 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0631JB702133 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML5KH163580 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS3536P6897001 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS3538P6897002 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXKD605403 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X8LD672635 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMDL8JG321439 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 5700 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR3JLJU7082 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AVXN5T50591 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 9659000085 | BREWER ME | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJAED6XFLGP1668 1GRAA0631JB702133 |
ME 927696 ME 2461316 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 395.11G-HOSDFPSD | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 2485000700 | CALAIS ME | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9XXKD605403 1UYVS3530FM351501 |
ME 924516 ME 566-1737 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| September 18, 2026 | 2485000687 | BAILEYVILLE ME | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
5KJJBHDR3JLJU7082 1UYVS3538P6897002 |
ME 924515 ME 512-9020 |
| August 31, 2026 | DL00001901 | MA, MA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML5KH163580 |
ME 954CSU |
| June 12, 2026 | 9182000019 | ME, ME | III | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJBHD59GLGY5777 1GRAA0631JB702133 |
ME 928930 ME 2461316 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| May 3, 2026 | 9450002294 | ME, ME | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AVXN5T50591 |
MA W23148 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | DL00001603 | H-ROWLEY, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHN7X7DM350132 |
ME 958648 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | 9438000896 | WELLS, ME | III | 2 | 1 | MUSCONGUS BAY AQUACULTURE | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHN7X7DM350132 |
ME 958648 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | BV00008003 | H-ROWLEY, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLU9X63J394083 |
ME 957934 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 21, 2025 | 3432001998 | KITTERY - SCALES, ME | I | 4 | 1 | MOOK SEA FARM INC | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1NKDLU9X63J394083 |
ME 957934 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.51C-BLPW | Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MUSCONGUS BAY AQUACULTURE | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
| MOOK SEA FARM INC | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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