MEREDITH
Roadside inspection site in New Hampshire • 96 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MEREDITH 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 96 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 26, 2025.
A total of 77 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.1. The out-of-service rate is 24.0%, 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 33 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (24 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
96 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 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 | 33 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 10 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 13 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 28 | 393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.45A-BLHF | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 35 | 177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 37 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 38 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 396.13(c) | DVIR not available for inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AMBROSE BROTHERS INC | 477495 | NH | 6 |
| 2 | MAROUN LANDSCAPE CO INC | 815648 | NH | 4 |
| 3 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 4 | GILFORD WELL COMPANY INC | 835129 | NH | 3 |
| 5 | SUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY SERVICES INC | 157649 | NY | 3 |
| 6 | ALLEX RICHARD GRENIER | 1853093 | VT | 3 |
| 7 | GMI ASPHALT LLC | 1781108 | NH | 2 |
| 8 | BENSON LUMBER AND HARDWARE INC | 303330 | NH | 2 |
| 9 | US FOODS INC | 358597 | IL | 2 |
| 10 | STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | 2429108 | MA | 1 |
| 11 | QUARTZ AND STONE CREATIONS OF NH LLC | 1315113 | NH | 1 |
| 12 | NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTRIC COOP INC | 1354793 | NH | 1 |
| 13 | ASPLUNDH TREE EXPERT LLC | 101328 | PA | 1 |
| 14 | NEW ENGLAND DISPOSAL TECHNOLOGIES INC | 678454 | MA | 1 |
| 15 | NEW BERN TRANSPORT CORPORATION | 692947 | NY | 1 |
| 16 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | M J ELECTRIC LLC | 114501 | MI | 1 |
| 18 | WAYNE TILE NEW ENGLAND INC | 2505502 | MA | 1 |
| 19 | LAVALLEY BUILDING SUPPLY LLC | 30773 | NH | 1 |
| 20 | PURE ITALIAN LLC | 2206499 | MA | 1 |
Recent Inspections
96 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)