Skip McKean Petroleum Transport Safety Record
DOT# 1954562 · Bucksport, ME 04416 · 2074696113
Legal name: Dead River Transport LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Skip McKean Petroleum Transport (DOT# 1954562) in Bucksport, Maine has 127 inspections on record with 64 violations and a 11.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 64 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | ME | 1 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-JAN-25 | ME | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23-JAN-26 | ME | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-APR-24 | ME | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-MAR-25 | ME | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United States Fire Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.