MERRIMACK
Roadside inspection site in New Hampshire • 335 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MERRIMACK 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 335 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 23, 2025.
A total of 257 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.0. The out-of-service rate is 11.6%, 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 62 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (35 citations). A total of 92 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
335 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
92 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 | 62 | 1 | 1.6% |
| 2 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 21 | 6 | 28.6% |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 5 | 29.4% |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 12 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 10 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 15 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 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 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 392.9b(a) | 392.9b(a) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 30 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 39 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 390.21TB | 390.21TB | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | P & L LANDSCAPING LLC | 1322309 | NH | 10 |
| 2 | WALL STREET COURIER LLC | 1531487 | NH | 5 |
| 3 | RAISANEN LANDSCAPING LLC | 924292 | NH | 4 |
| 4 | GUARINO'S SWIMMING POOL SERVICE INC | 358518 | MA | 4 |
| 5 | COLLEGE BOUND MOVERS LLC | 650086 | NH | 4 |
| 6 | NATIONAL GRANITE DISCOUNT LLC | 2842755 | NH | 4 |
| 7 | L & W SUPPLY CORPORATION | 104154 | IL | 4 |
| 8 | MORIN'S LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE INC | 431260 | NH | 4 |
| 9 | TRIBUNE TRUCKING LLC | 366136 | OH | 3 |
| 10 | THE DOTY GROUP INC | 989292 | NH | 3 |
| 11 | DEALER TIRE LLC | 1263176 | OH | 3 |
| 12 | JB DELIVERY SERVICE LLC | 2514712 | MA | 3 |
| 13 | ALLIED WASTE SERVICES OF MASSACHUSETTS LLC | 1011363 | AZ | 3 |
| 14 | NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | NJ | 3 |
| 15 | CONNIE'S SEPTIC SERVICE INC | 490039 | NH | 3 |
| 16 | REDI MIX COMPANIES INC | 1450850 | NH | 3 |
| 17 | THE NEFCO CORPORATION | 245490 | CT | 2 |
| 18 | NORTHGREEN LLC | 4065753 | NH | 2 |
| 19 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF LONDONDERRY INC | 1704642 | NH | 2 |
| 20 | TRIPLE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3651480 | NH | 2 |
Recent Inspections
335 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)