DENNIS BEVERAGE CO
27-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Hampden, ME. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 880704
- MC
- MC493212
- Based
- Hampden, ME
- Contact
- 2079224246 · thomas.white@dennisfoodservice.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, fresh produce, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products, DENNIS BEVERAGE CO operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Hampden, ME. 27 power units, 33 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC493212 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Nov 26, 2007).
Fleet composition on file: 25 term-leased tractors, 28 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,135 motor carriers operating 27 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 15.95 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 10 | 6.33 | 158.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.15 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 44.03 | 27.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.75 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 27-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 880704: 19 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 12, 2026 in ME.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 |
| Total violations | 26 (7 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, meat, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,135 peer carriers operating 27 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 10 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 26 violations.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 27 power units on file.
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