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Freight Carrier · South Paris, ME

BANCROFT CONTRACTING CORP

Name: BANCROFT CONTRACTING CORP
Address: 23 PHILLIPS RD, SOUTH PARIS, ME, 04281-6405, US
Telephone: (207) 743-8946

23 PHILLIPS RD · South Paris, ME 04281-6405

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #93568
USDOT #259321 USDOT Active

39
Power Units
33
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BANCROFT CONTRACTING CORP is a South Paris, ME freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Maine. This company has 39 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-93568 and their USDOT number is 259321.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/16/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/16/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 325,363 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: ME (11), VT (3), NH (3), TN (1), NY (1), MA (1). Home base: South Paris, Maine.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.23 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.5 2 Vehicle Maintenance 6.46 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0.46 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 1

Inspection Summary

20
Total
10
Clean
10
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 11

392.4A-UIDriver on duty and under the influence of, or using a narcotic drug / amphetamine, which renders the driver incapable of safe operation1× OOS×1 SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A-HOSPVIHOS (Passenger) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.5A2-DETECTDriver having any measured alcohol concentration, or any detected presence of alcohol while on duty,or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.106C1-CCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

BANCROFT CONTRACTING CORP
23 PHILLIPS RD
SOUTH PARIS, ME 04281-6405

Mailing Address

BANCROFT CONTRACTING CORP
23 PHILLIPS RD
SOUTH PARIS, ME 04281-0165

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