R F Chamberland INC Safety Record

DOT# 181788 · Saint Agatha, ME 04772 · 2075436607

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, R F Chamberland INC (DOT# 181788) in Saint Agatha, Maine has 154 inspections on record with 97 violations and a 8.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

154 Inspections
8.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
51 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 8.4%
Carrier: 8.4% (13 of 154) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.3%
Carrier: 1.3% (2 of 154) National: 6.4%
59% OOS rate better than 59% of carriers in Maine
24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in Maine

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

97 total violations across 154 inspections
17 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (18%)
Vehicle Maintenance
42
Unsafe Driving
30
Hours of Service
23
Driver Fitness
2

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 31 states
Level 1: 28 (18%) Level 2: 50 (32%) Level 3: 76 (49%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 MA 3 0 0
03/10/2026 ME 1 0 0
02/23/2026 NY 3 0 0
02/20/2026 ME 3 0 0
02/17/2026 NY 2 0 0
01/28/2026 ME 2 1 0
01/23/2026 ME 2 1 0
01/19/2026 ME 2 0 0
01/17/2026 NY 3 0 0
01/12/2026 NY 2 0 0
2 injury crashes
28-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-NOV-24 PA 0 0 0
25-NOV-25 NH 0 1 0
17-APR-24 IN 0 1 0
06-MAR-25 ME 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC183237
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 08/01/2025
CARGO Acadia Insurance Company N/A 08/07/2009

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 51
Drivers 70
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240805 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,571,483
Address 149 Main Street, Saint Agatha, ME 04772