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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC
USDOT 164906 · EIN 10385895
82 RUNNING HILL ROAD SUITE 400, SOUTH PORTLAND, ME, 04106-3218
(207) 358-5800 · LAURETTE SQUIER
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
2149 / 522
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
213 / 682
Crashes (24 mo)
18 · 2 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance455 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance148 pts
Unsafe Driving106 pts
Other21 pts
Driver Fitness21 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 66 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 393.207C-SBML | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 173.24B1-HMBPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 27 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 21 |
Most inspected states
ME128
VT49
NH30
MA4
NY2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.08 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.05 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.15 | 1.22 | ≈10–14% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.50 | 0.51 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Kennebec County, ME · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Kennebec County, ME to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Phone / texting violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Phone / texting 57% · Speeding 29% · Following / lane / reckless 14%
• Hands-off-the-phone policy with real consequences; provide a mount and a do-not-disturb setup
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 51% (16 OOS) · Suspension / axle 17% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 15% (1 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 27 inspections, 11 violations, 5 OOS, 22 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 5 OOS · 82%
393.45D-B ×2, 396.3A1-BALR ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
✓ 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
≈ 33 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.862).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 9%
392.2-SLLCP
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 44 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.068).
3. Other1 viol · 9%
393.47E
✓ 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
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×2, 396.3A1-BALR ×2, 393.45B2-BHTD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | TRENTON, ME | 1 | ||
| 04/28/2026 | MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/10/2026 | CARIBOU, ME | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2026 | AUGUSTA, ME | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | MECHANIC FALLS, ME | ✓ | ||
| 01/06/2026 | MECHANIC FALLS, ME | ✓ | ||
| 01/02/2026 | MONTICELLO, ME | ✓ | ||
| 12/16/2025 | RANDOLPH, ME | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | GOULDSBORO, ME | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/08/2025 | LINCOLN, ME | ✓ |
Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
52 incomplete vehicle2 truck
Company profile
Officer
LAURETTE SQUIER
Annual mileage
11.6M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
522
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DRNC LLC | 3117550 | email, phone | strong |
| BOURNES INC | 990638 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
07/12/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
11.6M mi reported (2023)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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