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BOB'S GARAGE INC
Biddeford, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 508557 · MC 370620
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-370620 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
37.5% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC370620
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP44342A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
508557
MC Number
MC-370620
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 31, 1992
Authority Granted
December 7, 1999
Annual Mileage
134,240 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4 Proctor Rd, Biddeford, ME 04005
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Chretien
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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 9, 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
ME4
NH3
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG70J469211 | 4 | 1 |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 1NKDGGGG30J211405 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB0X36J145149 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Talbert | Flatbed · 61 ft | 40FSK6142T1044777 | 2 | 1 |
| Talb | Semi-trailer | 40FSK5337S1043893 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Talbert | Flatbed · 55 ft | 40FSK5537S1043893 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Talbert | Flatbed · 59 ft | 40FSK5942D1032337 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | 1292002952 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KW |
1NKWGGGG70J469211 |
ME 913820 |
| July 6, 2026 | 9270002926 | ME, ME | III | 1 | — | NORTH & SOUTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG70J469211 40FSK6142T1044777 |
ME 913820 ME 5361866 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 1094005068 | NH, NH | II | 8 | 1 | ANDERSON EQUIP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENS TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG70J469211 40FSK6142T1044777 |
ME 913820 ME 5631866 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 3857005518 | ME, ME | I | 5 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KW |
1NKDGGGG30J211405 |
ME 951797 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | 9270002886 | YORK - SCALES, ME | III | — | — | RADIUS RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XKDDB0X36J145149 40FSK5537S1043893 |
ME 932750 ME 5420331 |
| February 24, 2025 | DC00002425 | H-NEEDHAM, MA | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALB |
1XKDDB0X36J145149 40FSK5337S1043893 |
ME 932750 ME 5420331 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| January 15, 2025 | 1078008147 | SANBORNTON, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KW |
1NKDGGGG30J211405 |
ME 951797 |
| December 17, 2024 | 9270002552 | YORK - SCALES, ME | II | 1 | — | HB FLEMING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG70J469211 40FSK5942D1032337 |
ME 913820 ME 2540555 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 26, 2024 | 1094009895 | CONWAY, NH | III | — | — | ANDERSON EQ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TALBERT |
1NKWGGGG70J469211 40FSK5942D1032337 |
ME 913820 ME 2540555 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NORTH & SOUTH | 1 | July 6, 2026 |
| ANDERSON EQUIP | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| RADIUS RECYCLING | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| HB FLEMING | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
| ANDERSON EQ | 1 | February 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 15, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 17, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 15, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 13, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 13, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 15, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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