DOVER
Roadside inspection site in New Hampshire • 78 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DOVER 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 78 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 24, 2025.
A total of 74 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.6. The out-of-service rate is 26.9%, 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 28 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (9 citations). A total of 86 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
78 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
86 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 | 28 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 15 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 18 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 19 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 26 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.80A | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.4(a) | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 172.704C1-HMTMC | 172.704C1-HMTMC | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THOMAS H MCKENNA | 2034996 | NH | 2 |
| 2 | RAM'S TRANSPORT INC | 2154833 | MA | 2 |
| 3 | HOME EXPRESS DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2714701 | CA | 2 |
| 4 | ZAMORA MANAGEMENT | 3376444 | MA | 2 |
| 5 | LIMA'S TRANSIT LLC | 2555997 | RI | 1 |
| 6 | WOOD BROS MOVING STORAGE LLC | 1761858 | NH | 1 |
| 7 | BRANDSAFWAY SOLUTIONS | 1956174 | OK | 1 |
| 8 | LEIGHTON LOGGING INC | 385710 | NH | 1 |
| 9 | F L MERRILL CONSTRUCTION INC | 656235 | NH | 1 |
| 10 | SID HARVEY INDUSTRIES INC | 494841 | NY | 1 |
| 11 | DMX EXPRESS LLC | 3061882 | NH | 1 |
| 12 | A J CABRAL TRUCKING LLC | 831180 | NH | 1 |
| 13 | FALL RIVER FLORIST SUPPLY CO INC | 25443 | MA | 1 |
| 14 | R H WHITE CONSTRUCTION CO | 192098 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | ROBERT W LIPPINCOTT INC | 731441 | CT | 1 |
| 16 | MASONRY UNLIMITED OF NEW HAMPSHIRE LLC | 2943556 | NH | 1 |
| 17 | AC PROVOS INC | 1127965 | ME | 1 |
| 18 | GENERAL LINEN SERVICE LLC | 138796 | NH | 1 |
| 19 | PUBLIC SERVICE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | 315904 | CT | 1 |
| 20 | SEVERINO TRUCKING CO INC | 1065195 | NH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
78 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)