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HOMETOWN FUELS INC
Limestone, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 816915 · MC 686151
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2009
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-686151 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Peerless Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 23, 2010; first granted September 18, 2009 (17 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC686151
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BA 9484685
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
816915
MC Number
MC-686151
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 1999
Authority First Granted
September 18, 2009
Authority Reinstated
December 23, 2010
Annual Mileage
135,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Limestone, ME
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2025 | ME | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME6
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4FM047581 | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAM4530V7L61466 | 6 | 2 |
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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | 9669000945 | OLD TOWN ME | II | — | — | HOMETOWN FUELS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 868216 ME B890773 |
| December 9, 2025 | 8947000585 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 862970 ME B890773 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 9, 2025 | 4536005565 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 862970 ME B890773 |
| June 9, 2025 | 3998013491 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | 3 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 862970 ME B890773 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| January 20, 2025 | 3998013002 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 862970 ME B890773 |
| December 3, 2024 | 1000014985 | OLD TOWN - SCALES SB, ME | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 862970 ME B890773 |
| November 20, 2023 | 0094501428 | OLD TOWN ME | II | 2 | — | HOMETOWN FUEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW07Y4FM047581 5HTAM4530V7L61466 |
ME 862970 ME B890773 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 172.202B-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 15, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 18, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 12, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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