MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 164867 • 183 HAYWARD STREET, MANCHESTER, NH, 03103
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-153889 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 11, 1999 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 5357204 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2018 | Nov 12, 2018 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPA002100014 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 1999 | Dec 12, 2018 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751928001 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751928-3813-131 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF661321 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2011 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 1500383 AN | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF661321 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 1500383 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 1500383 | REPLACED | May 8, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 1500383 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 1500383 10 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 1996 | May 7, 2005 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAA 1500383 10 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 1996 | Mar 9, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 294695 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 1995 | Jan 6, 1996 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 293328 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 1994 | Jan 6, 1995 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT 81 52 67 | CANCELLED | Aug 24, 1993 | Mar 24, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA002100014 | CARGO | Dec 12, 2018 | Dec 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 5357204 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2018 | Nov 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751928001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751928-3813-131 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF661321 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 AN | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF661321 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2011 | Jul 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2005 | May 8, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 10 | BIPD/Primary | May 7, 2005 | May 7, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 10 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2005 | Mar 9, 2005 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 81 52 67 | CARGO | Mar 24, 1999 | Mar 24, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 294695 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 1996 | Jan 6, 1996 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 293328 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 1995 | Jan 6, 1995 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC153889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 1999 |
| MC153889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC153889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC153889 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC153889 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 3, 1981 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (180 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 16 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 12 | 8 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209A-STSWNS | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BSF | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(b) | Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126(b) | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TG3 | 390.21TG3 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(b) | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST SPRINGFIELD | RIVERDALE ST @ WESTFIELD ST | ...977964 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 15, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOUGHTON | 92 EVANS DR | ...474084 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHREWSBURY | RTE 290 EB MM 22.8 | ...393237 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICOPEE | RTE 192 E X 7 | ...393237 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STOCKBRIDGE | RTE 90 E MM 7.6 | ...170023 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 10, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LITLETON | RTE 495 N X 78B | ...483449 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 6, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONGMEADOW | 770 CONVERSE ST | ...188199 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 12, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTON | RTE 90 E X 123 RAMP | ...X76671 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 17, 2021 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOW | I93 N | ...X17462 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 30, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | WEST ST 150 FT W OF PLAINFIELD ST | ...816955 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 8, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRAMINGHAM | RTE 90 E MM 114.6 | ...GC6820 | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 14, 2020 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2019 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2017 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2016 | RI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events