HOOKSETT
Roadside inspection site in New Hampshire • 189 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HOOKSETT 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 189 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 20, 2025.
A total of 163 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 10.6%, 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 29 citations, followed by 391.41(a)(1) (7 citations). A total of 85 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
189 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
85 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 | 29 | 1 | 3.4% |
| 2 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 7 | 1 | 14.3% |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 16.7% |
| 4 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.5(a)(2) | BAC 0.04+ | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 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 | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Transporting hazmat without authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 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 | — |
| 33 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 4 |
| 2 | PUBLIC SERVICE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | 315904 | CT | 3 |
| 3 | CASELLA WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MA INC | 894965 | MA | 3 |
| 4 | ADVANCED EXCAVATING & PAVING LLC | 579952 | NH | 3 |
| 5 | APPAREL IMPACT LLC | 2944484 | NH | 2 |
| 6 | THE F A BARTLETT TREE EXPERT COMPANY | 308194 | CT | 2 |
| 7 | PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP | 327574 | PA | 2 |
| 8 | DM EXPRESS LLC | 3086680 | MA | 2 |
| 9 | A DUIE PYLE INC | 113594 | PA | 2 |
| 10 | ACCURATE TREE SERVICE LLC | 1687233 | NH | 2 |
| 11 | SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC | 1027143 | GA | 2 |
| 12 | TORO TRANSPORTATION LLC | 4085076 | MA | 2 |
| 13 | VANTAGE LOGISTICS SERVICES INC | 2393705 | QC | 2 |
| 14 | ROSS EXPRESS LLC | 86179 | NH | 2 |
| 15 | LANDMARK PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LLC | 491388 | NH | 2 |
| 16 | COLEMAN CONCRETE INC | 863874 | NH | 2 |
| 17 | AFFORDABLE VINYL WINDOW & SIDING INC | 1319729 | NH | 2 |
| 18 | PARTRIDGE TRUCKING LLC | 2869981 | NH | 2 |
| 19 | DDA TRANSPORT INC | 662207 | NH | 2 |
| 20 | BANKS CHEVROLET CADILLAC INC | 744808 | NH | 2 |
Recent Inspections
189 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)