Is Dead River Company Llc Safe? DOT 164906 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: What is the safety rating of Dead River Company Llc?

Dead River Company Llc has a safety rating of "Conditional" as of June 17, 2024, based on the most recent FMCSA compliance review.

Q: How many inspections has Dead River Company Llc had?

Dead River Company Llc has recorded 193 total inspections, with 21 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with a Conditional safety rating — some safety deficiencies were noted.

Dead River Company Llc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 164906. The company operates from South Portland, ME and maintains an active operating status with 1,209 power units and 835 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

⚠ Conditional

Rated: June 17, 2024

Dead River Company Llc holds a "Conditional" safety rating from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This rating indicates that some safety deficiencies were found during the most recent compliance review conducted by FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

193

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

193 inspections indicates a high-volume, actively operating carrier.

OOS Rate10.88%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 10.9% — approaching the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

16 crashes reported. Review fatal and injury counts carefully alongside fleet size before engaging this carrier.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

0.1

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.0

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.2

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

1.4

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

Dead River Company Llc is a large motor carrier operating in Maine. With 193 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 10.9%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 16 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

A Conditional rating from the FMCSA indicates that Dead River Company Llc has some safety deficiencies that need to be addressed. Shippers and brokers should review the BASICS scores carefully.

The company operates 1,209 power units and employs 835 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 164906?

USDOT number 164906 is assigned to Dead River Company Llc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in South Portland, ME.

What is the safety rating of Dead River Company Llc?

Dead River Company Llc has a safety rating of Conditional as of June 17, 2024.

How many inspections has Dead River Company Llc had?

Dead River Company Llc has recorded 193 total inspections with 21 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 10.88%.

Where is Dead River Company Llc located?

Dead River Company Llc is headquartered at 82 Running Hill Road Suite 400, South Portland, ME 04106-3218.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 164906 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Dead River Company Llc (DOT# 164906) – FMCSA Carrier Profile