Clifford W Perham Inc
USDOT 51041 · MC-218257 · Scarborough, Maine · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Clifford W Perham Inc is a corporation based in Scarborough, Maine, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 111 power units and 114 drivers, which ranks it #12 by fleet size among 36 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Maine. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 46 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are fresh produce, passengers, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
Is this your company?
Claim the Clifford W Perham Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Scarborough and Maine pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the Maine carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Clifford W Perham Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 51041 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-218257 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 290 Payne Road, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
| Phone | (208) 395-4660 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 51041.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 109 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 299 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,546,046 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,973 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 114 CDL drivers; 114 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Maine carriers with 50+ units (36).
| Measure | Clifford W Perham Inc | Same size, US | ME average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.3% | 18.8% | 14.6% | 77% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 3.0% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | about average |
| Inspections | 46 | 46 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 18 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 18, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Maine
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Maine carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R C Moore Inc USDOT 154193 | Portland | 106 | 74 | 89 | 29.3% | 4 |
| R F Chamberland Inc USDOT 181788 | Saint Agatha | 118 | 76 | 113 | 10.8% | 5 |
| Sysco Northern New England Inc USDOT 284941 | Westbrook | 85 | 71 | 25 | 28.6% | 4 |
| Fieldings Oil Co., Inc. USDOT 745326 | Scarborough | 112 | 75 | 23 | 11.8% | 5 |
| Northeast Transport Inc USDOT 288676 | Waldoboro | 72 | 39 | 70 | 20.0% | 4 |
| Blue Diamond Transportation LLC USDOT 2533963 | Presque Isle | 174 | 140 | 490 | 29.4% | 31 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Clifford W Perham Inc?
Clifford W Perham Inc is registered with USDOT number 51041 and operating authority MC-218257.
How many trucks does Clifford W Perham Inc have?
It reports 111 power units (109 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 299 trailers, with 114 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 2, 2026).
Where is Clifford W Perham Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Scarborough, Maine 04074.
What is the out-of-service rate of Clifford W Perham Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.