CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1296322· MC503436· CARRIER· EIN 20-1761606
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NORTH STATE TRANSPORT LLC

987 PRESQUE ISLE ROAD, CARIBOU, ME, 04736(207) 492-0008hampton@northstatetrans.comJEFF IRVING
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Vehicle OOS
17.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.4%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
6
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
88
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
6 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC503436

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 10/30/2025
CANAL INSURANCE CO.· policy CT9868100108
Authority history (2) ▾
10/18/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/26/2005)
11/05/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (9)
  1. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/30/201910/30/2025
  2. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/27/201511/27/2019
  3. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/27/201510/30/2019
  4. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/27/200511/25/2015
  5. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/27/200510/27/2015
  6. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/27/200506/10/2011
  7. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/27/200411/14/2005
  8. CANAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/27/200410/27/2005
  9. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/27/200410/27/2005

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle23 inspections · 17.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver69 inspections · 1.4% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

69 inspections · 24 violations (2 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

69
Inspections
24
Violations
2
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • ME10
  • CO4
  • NC3
  • NM2
  • MA2
  • OH2
  • TN1
  • GA1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Genesee County, NY

Medium impact

6 of 29 violations in the last 12 months (21%) came from inspections in Genesee County, NY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Genesee County, NY to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 51% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing14 violations (24 mo)
Speeding7 viol68%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 30%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 21%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 18%
Following / lane / reckless4 viol18%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 11%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 7%
Phone / texting1 viol7%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 7%
Seat belt1 viol5%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 5%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 36 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 26% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing4 violations (24 mo)
False log / RODS2 viol72%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 72%
Log / ELD device2 viol28%
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 23%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× · 5%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected estimatecould improve up to 12 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing18 violations · 5 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps1 OOS6 viol34%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 11%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 6%
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× · 6%
Tires3 OOS3 viol33%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 33%
Brakes1 OOS7 viol26%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 8%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 6%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 6%
Other2 viol6%
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× · 4%
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× · 2%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 36 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
10
Inspections
4
Violations
0
Out-of-service
6
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 50%Vehicle Maintenance 25%Other 25%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 50% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Other
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEQPState/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

108
Inspections
66
Violations
8
Out-of-service
386
CSA points
23
Crashes
28
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

58 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

28 trailer 26 truck 4 incomplete vehicle
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 6×
3AKJGNDV2PDUK2879· 932386 ME
2021 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GR1A0622MW223739· B963056 ME
2022 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 4×
3AKJGND16NDNP4741· 932005 ME
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GR1A0625PW456311· 5141833 ME
2021 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GR1A0625MW227591· B941607 ME
2020 WESTERN STAR 5700seen 4×
5KJJBHDR1LLLZ7312· 923649 ME
1988 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GRAA0623JW100785· 692611 KS
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBDP9X3PD892624· 932395 ME
2021 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 4×
1GR1A0625MW223735· C227234 ME
2024 KENWORTH W990seen 3×
1XK1D49XXRJ354149· 932841 ME
2024 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0623RW620481· C359005 ME
2025 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYDP9X5SJ130230· 933444 ME
2025 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0625SW701066· C471061 ME
2024 WESTERN STAR 49X Chassisseen 3×
5KJJBWDR3RLVF4654· 933006 ME
2022 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0626NW401542· C137533 ME
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GR1A0623PW456310· 5141832 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 3×
3AKJGNDV0PDUN7162· 932720 ME
2023 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0627PW456312· 5141834 ME
2025 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X7SJ130231· 933521 ME
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2536J6316002· C309186 ME
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9XXPD892622· 932441 ME
2020 PETERBILT 567seen 2×
1XPCD49X9LD662826· 930964 ME
1989 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0623KW141015· B928618 ME
2025 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9X2SJ141153· 933314 ME
2025 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0626SW701349· C454420 ME
2022 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A0622NW422372· C210747 ME
1989 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0627KW100662· B941586 ME
2023 FREIGHTLINER SD122seen 2×
3AKJGNDV9PDUN7161· 932680 ME
1989 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0626KW100622· B941622 ME
2026 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1A062XTW729754· C505416 ME

+ 28 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

6

Tow-away

6

Injury

2

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
30
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
26
26 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
3.8M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi26 drivers
Company officer
JEFF IRVING
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2004-10-18
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-07
Census status
Active

Fleet: 30 trucks · 25 owned tractors · 20 owned trailers · 5 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses or phone numbers with 11 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

11
Connected carriers
9
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 2
IRVING FARMS INC
USDOT 755993Active· CARIBOU, ME
Medium
Mailing
NORTH STATE BROKERAGE LLC
USDOT 2233145Active· CARIBOU, ME
Medium
MailingPhone

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

14 events
  1. 04/07/2026MCS-150 update filed

    3.8M mi reported (2023)

  2. 10/30/2025Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT9868100108

  3. 10/30/2025Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0135387001

  4. 11/27/2019Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP20026A

  5. 10/30/2019Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP20026A

  6. 11/25/2015Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TN473759

  7. 10/27/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TN473759

  8. 06/10/2011Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy TN473759

  9. 11/14/2005Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP25615A

  10. 10/27/2005Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 457027

  11. 10/27/2005Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    CARGO · policy GWP25615A

  12. 10/18/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/26/2005)

  13. 11/05/2004MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  14. 10/18/2004Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
Last review
2024-12-11
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-07
Reported mileage
3,804,682 mi (2023)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. August, 2022

    • Drivers grew to 25
  2. February, 2022

    • Fleet grew to 23 power units
  3. August, 2021

    • Name changed to "NORTH STATE TRANSPORTATION LLC"
  4. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — NORTH STATE TRANSPORT LLC, CARIBOU, ME

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 8:52 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.