What is Jim's Auto Sales INC's safety grade?

Jim's Auto Sales INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Jim's Auto Sales INC have?

Jim's Auto Sales INC has 5 inspections on record with a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 3 violations.

Has Jim's Auto Sales INC been involved in any crashes?

Jim's Auto Sales INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Jim's Auto Sales INC have active authority and insurance?

Jim's Auto Sales INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Jim's Auto Sales INC Safety Record

DOT# 442944 · Auburn, ME 04210 · 2077845438

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/16/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Jim's Auto Sales INC (DOT# 442944) in Auburn, Maine has 5 inspections on record with 3 violations and a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

5 Inspections

20.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

5 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0%

Carrier: 20.0% (1 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Maine

36% crash rate better than 36% of carriers in Maine

Violation Categories · 3 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.

3 total violations across 5 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (33%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 5 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.

Level 1: 2 (40%) Level 2: 1 (20%) Level 3: 2 (40%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/16/2026	ME	3	0
09/20/2024	ME	3	0
05/28/2024	ME	2	0
09/20/2023	ME	1	1
04/28/2023	ME	1	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.

MC/MX Number MC674382

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Hanover Insurance Co.	$1,000	03/16/2009
CARGO	Hanover Insurance Co.	N/A	03/16/2009

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.

Power Units 5

Drivers 4

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 04/16/1991

MCS-150 Filed 20260210 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 100,000

Address 1097 Center St, Auburn, ME 04210