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SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT

55 RIVER ROAD · Bucksport, ME 04416

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #694115
  • USDOT #1954562 USDOT Active
  • 46
    Power Units
  • 72
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT is a Bucksport, ME freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for: in the state of Maine. This company has 46 truck(s) in their fleet and 72 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-694115 and their USDOT number is 1954562.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/16/2026 · last updated Sep 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,728,566 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maine — 78 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 78 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 78 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 7 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: ME (78), VT (7), NH (3), US (1). Home base: Bucksport, Maine.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.26 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.08 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 89
    Total
  • 67
    Clean
  • 22
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 172.332C-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to display identification numbers on placard are required1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
55 RIVER ROAD
BUCKSPORT, ME 04416
Mailing Address
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
P O BOX 1429
BUCKSPORT, ME 04416

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