GILFORD
Roadside inspection site in New Hampshire • 154 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GILFORD 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 154 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 22, 2025.
A total of 104 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 9.7%, meaning a moderate number 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 14 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (12 citations). A total of 75 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
154 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
75 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 | 14 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 10 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 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 | — |
| 28 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 395.8F11-HOSM | 395.8F11-HOSM | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BELKNAP LANDSCAPE LLC | 583154 | NH | 10 |
| 2 | BUSBY CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 236750 | NH | 6 |
| 3 | DEL R GILBERT & SON BLOCK CO INC | 55605 | NH | 4 |
| 4 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 4 |
| 5 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE INC | 281653 | NH | 4 |
| 6 | COLEMAN CONCRETE INC | 863874 | NH | 3 |
| 7 | NORTHSTAR STEEL AND ALUMINUM INC | 7068 | NH | 3 |
| 8 | NUTTER ENTERPRISES INC | 1971612 | NH | 3 |
| 9 | REDI MIX COMPANIES INC | 1450850 | NH | 3 |
| 10 | JOHN H LYMAN & SONS INC | 625197 | NH | 3 |
| 11 | DEAD RIVER COMPANY LLC | 164906 | ME | 3 |
| 12 | DEREK BERTOCCHI TOWING & RECOVERY LLC | 910031 | NH | 2 |
| 13 | MID ATLANTIC EXPRESS LLC | 3398146 | MD | 2 |
| 14 | MARBUCCO CORP | 1075092 | NH | 2 |
| 15 | MSR UTILITY MAINTENANCE CORP | 685119 | MA | 2 |
| 16 | BENEVENTO AGGREGATES LLC | 3353831 | NH | 2 |
| 17 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LONDONDERRY INC | 1704642 | NH | 2 |
| 18 | CYR LUMBER CO INC | 385658 | NH | 2 |
| 19 | I C REED & SONS INC | 482662 | NH | 2 |
| 20 | WOODBURY SUPPLY COMPANY INC | 284834 | CT | 2 |
Recent Inspections
154 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)