Freight Carrier/cargo Tank · Bucksport, ME

SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT

55 RIVER ROAD · Bucksport, ME 04416

Authorized: Property
(207) 469-6113 Tap to call
  • 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 property 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 Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Home base   Based in Bucksport, Maine. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.16 20 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 93
    Total
  • 73
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 21 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 ATIS 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 172.332C-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to display identification numbers on placard are required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 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/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2

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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