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CLARKS CARS & PARTS INC
Hallowell, ME
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 393051 · MC 897187
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-897187 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
8 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
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Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC897187
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
393051
MC Number
MC-897187
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 10, 1990
Authority Granted
January 23, 2015
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
13 Benjamin Dr, Hallowell, ME 04347
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Clark Iv
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2025 | 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
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galb | Semi-trailer | 1G9F12729XA157126 | 6 | 4 |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAFCK3GPHC5599 | 3 | 2 |
| Wstr | Tractor | 5KKXAFCK1GPHC5598 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUYDSYB6TA718078 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKPDDJHXWK950406 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXAMCG8GPHT7977 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 3031005524 | ME, ME | II | 1 | 1 | SAME AS ARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR GALB |
5KKXAFCK1GPHC5598 1G9F12729XA157126 |
ME 923327 ME 231978D |
| 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 9, 2026 | 4468010438 | ME, ME | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR GALB |
5KKXAFCK3GPHC5599 1G9F12729XA157126 |
ME 926092 ME 231978D |
| June 4, 2025 | 4536005554 | ORONO, ME | II | 3 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR GALB |
5KKXAFCK3GPHC5599 1G9F12729XA157126 |
ME 926092 ME 231978D |
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 12, 2025 | 4468009020 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | I | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR GALB |
5KKXAFCK3GPHC5599 1G9F12729XA157126 |
ME 926092 ME 231978D |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 28, 2024 | 3857005144 | OLD TOWN - SCALES NB, ME | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WSTR GALB |
5KKXAFCK1GPHC5598 1G9F12729XA157126 |
ME 923327 ME 231978D |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | 0579007640 | AUGUSTA, ME | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
2WKPDDJHXWK950406 |
ME 957152 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 8, 2024 | 3998012295 | MEDWAY, ME | II | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHR |
2FUYDSYB6TA718078 1G9F12729XA157126 |
ME 931450 ME 231978D |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| June 5, 2024 | 2211014385 | PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB, ME | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WSTR |
5KKXAMCG8GPHT7977 |
ME 957153 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 23, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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