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POWERS TRANSPORT LLC
Clinton, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 873953 · MC 834656
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-834656 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Not Rated
14.5% OOS · 101 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC834656
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
7 yrs, 10 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 23.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 101 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC834656
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 019-70-3386
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
873953
MC Number
MC-834656
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 19, 2000
Authority Granted
November 15, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,863,091 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Clinton, ME
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
101
Driver Inspections
58
Vehicle Inspections
56
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance78
Unsafe Driving21
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate23.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
14.5% of 62 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th 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
23 of 37 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 67 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 67 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 67 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 67 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
2
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | IN | — | 2 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| October 26, 2025 | ME | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 2, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| September 12, 2024 | MO | — | — | 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
ME40
CT10
MA6
NY6
IN4
OH4
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~33
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
24
Flatbed
16
Dry Van
11
Semi-trailer
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR8KDKU7646 | 8 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB002GDGX6192 | 8 | 3 |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z384FR053608 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0RR328411 | 7 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007FDGA4673 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1RNF50A30FR035563 | 6 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG3CLBK8966 | 5 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB009LDLG1277 | 5 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM0625JH101705 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A27FR032210 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 58 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C1N3325576 | 4 | — |
| 1998 International 9200 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFMAMR1WC047365 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153206K1529840 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9628GH726564 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2NL325108 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXML165347 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X4PD889276 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A9H3998551 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A4E3827397 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6PD889169 | 3 | 1 |
| Frei | Tractor | 3ALXFB003GDGX5889 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB005JDJR5793 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB005LDLG1275 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB007LDLZ2659 | 3 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYDC5326GE087324 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7VGAA4824R1000983 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208F1570198 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C5D1562541 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323PSB11309 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XPSB11307 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1E9AB532XP1588485 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5RLUX5944 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1RNF50A31SR073491 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1PD887275 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB007LDLG1276 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAA5325R1000973 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321PSB11308 | 1 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1A5321PSB1131 | 1 | 1 |
| Stou | Semi-trailer | 1DW1A5325TBC11293 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4PLUK8840 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626NL409027 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628NL409028 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0KL144875 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4KL132504 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4NL325109 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8KL144882 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532A2K3125946 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9RJ338928 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5SD677642 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJHHDR7PSUL261 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7004JDJT5029 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB003GDGX588 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N39EG7DN142334 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GF36N443478 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD17RLUN8072 | 1 | — |
| Extr | Semi-trailer | 7GVAA5325R1000973 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7VGAA4833R1000983 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7VGAB5326T1003014 | 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 (101)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 3700002507 | VT, VT | III | 1 | — | FIDIUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BENSON/WABASH |
1XKWD49X0RR328411 1TTF482A4E3827397 |
ME 933409 ME 5010182 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 9450002449 | SIDNEY ME | III | — | — | HUBER ENGINEERING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB007FDGA4673 13N2532C5D1562541 |
ME 931107 ME 5639460 |
| August 17, 2026 | SPF3090244 | SLATE HILL NY | II | — | — | KOPPERS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FVXA7CG3CLBK8966 13N148208F1570198 |
ME 933813 ME 5434294 |
| August 8, 2026 | 3031005459 | ME, ME | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOU |
1XPBD49X5SD677642 1DW1A5325TBC11293 |
ME 933989 ME C540975 |
| July 23, 2026 | 8678002855 | AUGUSTA ME | I | — | — | UR MATTING SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGNDR8KDKU7646 1RNF50A30FR035563 |
ME 926126 ME 5639459 |
| July 14, 2026 | 2008012033 | MS, MS | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3ALXFB002GDGX6192 1DW1A5321PSB11308 |
ME 926585 ME 5170074 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 0006883964 | STATESVILLE NC | II | 2 | 1 | CERTAINTEED LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GDAN |
3ALXFB007FDGA4673 1GRDM0625JH101705 |
ME 931107 ME 2930084 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | R407613456 | BLOOMING GROVE TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | FURTRELL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR5RLUX5944 1JJV532D8KL144882 |
ME 927932 ME 2696641 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 4468010208 | ME, ME | I | 8 | 1 | HUBER | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
FRHT FRHT DORS DORS |
3ALXFB002GDGX6192 3ALXFB002GDGX6192 5JYDC5326GE087324 5JYDC5326GE087324 |
ME 926585 ME 926585 ME 5010187 ME 5010187 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.53B-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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 9195000619 | ME, ME | II | 4 | 1 | HULL FOREST PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PETERBILT REITNOUER INC REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X6PD889169 1XPXD49X6PD889169 1RNF50A31SR073491 1RNF50A31SR073491 |
ME 931890 ME 931890 ME 5639457 ME 5639457 |
| 393.116B-CL | OOSLogs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.116B-CL | OOSLogs - Improper/insufficient/or damaged components of a securement system | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PLEASANT RIVER LUMBER | 6 | March 30, 2026 |
| SCOTTS | 4 | April 22, 2026 |
| ROUGH & READY | 3 | February 11, 2026 |
| PRIDESPORTS | 3 | February 3, 2026 |
| FONTAINE | 3 | May 28, 2025 |
| HUBER | 2 | May 6, 2026 |
| KAPPA BOOKS | 2 | August 20, 2025 |
| LIFEMADE | 2 | July 2, 2025 |
| HUBER ENGINEERED WOODS | 2 | April 9, 2025 |
| HANCOCK LUMBER | 2 | January 10, 2025 |
| MCINTOSH BOX AND PALLET CO. INC | 2 | October 30, 2024 |
| FIDIUM | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
40 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 2018 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| November 3, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 19, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 12, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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