What is Dennis Food Service's safety grade?

Dennis Food Service has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. 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 Dennis Food Service have?

Dennis Food Service has 19 inspections on record with a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 5.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 26 violations.

Has Dennis Food Service been involved in any crashes?

Dennis Food Service has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Dennis Food Service have active authority and insurance?

Dennis Food Service has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Dennis Food Service Safety Record

DOT# 880704 · Hampden, ME 04444 · 2079224246

Legal name: Dennis Beverage Co

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dennis Food Service (DOT# 880704) in Hampden, Maine has 19 inspections on record with 26 violations and a 31.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.

19 Inspections

31.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

27 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 31.6%

Carrier: 31.6% (6 of 19) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 5.3%

Carrier: 5.3% (1 of 19) National: 6.4%

20% OOS rate better than 20% of carriers in Maine

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

Violation Categories · 26 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.

26 total violations across 19 inspections

7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (27%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Hazardous Materials

Other

Inspection History · 19 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.

Inspected across 2 states: ME, NH

Level 1: 8 (42%) Level 2: 5 (26%) Level 3: 6 (32%)

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

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/12/2026	ME	2	0	0
10/06/2025	ME	1	2	0
06/17/2025	ME	2	0	0
05/15/2025	ME	1	3	1
05/13/2025	ME	1	0	0
08/26/2024	ME	3	0	0
08/01/2024	NH	1	1	0
07/08/2024	NH	3	0	0
04/09/2024	NH	3	0	0
04/05/2024	NH	3	0	0
03/22/2024	ME	3	0	0
02/01/2024	ME	2	0	0
11/29/2023	NH	3	0	0
11/14/2023	ME	1	0	0
11/01/2023	NH	1	0	0
08/24/2023	ME	1	0	0
08/22/2023	ME	1	0	0
07/04/2023	ME	2	0	0
05/02/2023	ME	2	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.

MC/MX Number MC493212

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/Excess	Berkley National Insurance Company	$4,000	10/01/2022
BIPD/Primary	Union Insurance Co.	$750	10/01/2024
CARGO	Hanover Insurance Co.	N/A	06/10/2004

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 27

Drivers 33

Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/16/2000

MCS-150 Filed 20260316 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,300,000

Address 101 Mecaw Rd, Hampden, ME 04444