ALTON
Roadside inspection site in New Hampshire • 94 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ALTON is a roadside inspection location in New Hampshire where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 94 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 18, 2025.
A total of 82 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 25.5%, meaning a significant portion of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 20 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (16 citations). A total of 90 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
94 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
90 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 9 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.11B1 | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.8D6-HOSF | 395.8D6-HOSF | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 391.41A | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 383.91A-LCDL | No CDL endorsement | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTRIC COOP INC | 1354793 | NH | 3 |
| 2 | SHIPPING CONTAINERS OF NEW ENGLAND LLC | 4059683 | NH | 3 |
| 3 | MR BULT'S INC | 387102 | IL | 2 |
| 4 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MA INC | 894965 | MA | 2 |
| 5 | PALMER GAS COMPANY LLC | 257468 | NH | 2 |
| 6 | K M CHENEY CONCRETE INC | 3950301 | NH | 2 |
| 7 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 8 | A J CAMERON SOD FARMS LLC | 57645 | NH | 2 |
| 9 | A W GREYMONT JR TRUCKING LLC | 368526 | NH | 2 |
| 10 | NEW HAMPSHIRE DISTRIBUTORS LLC | 649918 | NH | 2 |
| 11 | NEW ENGLAND AUTHENTIC EATS LLC | 3263436 | MA | 1 |
| 12 | IRONWILL CONTRACTORS | 2395214 | NH | 1 |
| 13 | FRANK DALTON CONSTRUCTION LLC | 554447 | NH | 1 |
| 14 | BRAYO SERVICES INC | 3669248 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | CONTINENTAL PAVING INC | 442021 | NH | 1 |
| 16 | FIVE STAR GOLF CARS & UTILITY VEHICLES LLC | 1955045 | NH | 1 |
| 17 | SALMON FALLS NURSERY INC | 361846 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | LAVALLEY BUILDING SUPPLY LLC | 30773 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 1 |
| 20 | BELKNAP LANDSCAPE LLC | 583154 | NH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
94 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)