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Dead River Transport LLC

DBA: SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT

DOT# 1954562 | MC# 694115 | Est. 2009 (16 yrs)

46

Power Units

72

Drivers

Est. 2009 (16 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since October 2009. Based in BUCKSPORT, ME, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Tanker.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Dead River Transport LLC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Tanker

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 40 6 0 46
Trailers 1 0 0 1

Authorized Cargo Types

Dead River Transport LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

Liquids/Gases

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 72

MCS-150 Mileage: 3,728,566 miles (2025)

Driver Information

72

Total Drivers

72

CDL Drivers

72

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in ME

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Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

92

Inspections

24 months

37

Violations

Total found

11

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-7.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-9.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/15/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
04/14/2026 VT Full 0
04/09/2026 ME Walk-Around 1
04/08/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
04/01/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
03/25/2026 ME Walk-Around 1 1
03/18/2026 ME Driver Only 0
03/04/2026 ME Full 0
03/02/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
02/02/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
02/02/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
01/30/2026 ME Walk-Around 0
01/28/2026 NH Walk-Around 1
01/14/2026 ME Driver Only 0
01/13/2026 ME Full 2

Showing 15 of 92 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

37 Total Violations 92 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
0
0 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
37
0.4 violations per inspection 11 out-of-service
Hazmat Violations
1
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 12.0% (11 / 92)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 91X 1337555979 $1 Million 10/01/2023
View Insurance History (20 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EXCAGD000103613 09/01/2013 12/07/2013 TERM/CANCL
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EAGCD000103613 09/01/2013 12/07/2013 TERM/CANCL
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EXAGD000103413 09/01/2013 12/07/2013 CANCEL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. UHP A143086 09/01/2015 11/28/2022 TERM/REPL
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EXCAGD000103613 09/01/2013 11/07/2013 TERM/REPL
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EAGCD000103613 09/01/2013 11/07/2013 TERM/REPL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. UHP A143086 11/07/2013 11/07/2013 TERM/REPL
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 710-01-42-57 09/01/2009 10/22/2010 TERM/CANCL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. ADP8825901 09/01/2012 10/04/2013 TERM/CANCL
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1337535576 11/28/2022 10/01/2023 TERM/REPL
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 710-01-42-57 09/01/2009 09/02/2010 TERM/REPL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. ADP A143085 11/07/2013 09/01/2015 TERM/REPL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. ADP8825901 09/01/2012 09/01/2013 TERM/REPL
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EAGCD000103513 09/01/2013 09/01/2013 TERM/REPL
HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY EAGCD000103613 09/01/2013 09/01/2013 TERM/REPL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. ADP 8825901 09/01/2010 09/01/2012 TERM/REPL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. ADP 8825901 09/02/2010 09/01/2010 TERM/REPL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. UHP A143086 09/01/2015 07/10/2023 TERM/CANCL
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. IHP8984386 01/08/2011 07/10/2023 NAMECHG
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY 790-00-81-54-0000 01/08/2010 01/08/2011 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Crash History

4

Total Crashes

0

Fatalities

0

Injuries

4

Tow-Aways

Date State Location Fatal Injuries Tow
03/14/2026 ME MARS HILL, ME 0 0 Yes
01/23/2026 ME WESTBROOK, ME 0 0 Yes
03/01/2025 ME SMYRNA, ME 0 0 Yes
01/26/2025 ME AUGUSTA, ME 0 0 Yes

Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is inferred to operate: Tanker.

Is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's authority currently active?

DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC been in business?

DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2009, making their authority approximately 16 years, 6 months old.

Where is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC located?

DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is physically located at 55 RIVER ROAD, BUCKSPORT, ME 04416.

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