Manchester Motor Freight INC
Manchester, NH
Profile data updated Aug 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
80
Power Units
80
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Manchester, NH, they operate a fleet of 80 power units with 80 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Intermodal, Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Manchester Motor Freight INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Manchester Motor Freight INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 80
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,600,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
80
Total Drivers
80
CDL Drivers
80
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
69 trucks and 11 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 18, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Stoughton Trailers, Cimc Vehicles Group Co. Equipment breakdown: 34 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 33 TRUCK TRACTOR, 11 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (5 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 34 | 43% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 33 | 41% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 14% |
| OTHER | 1 | 1% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (11 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 11 |
| Stoughton | 3 |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 |
| Cimc Vehic | 2 |
| CIMC | 1 |
| Font | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Intermodal Container Chassis or Trailer | 6 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 6 |
| 54 ft | 4 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 20 | 25% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 14 | 18% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 13 | 16% |
| Volvo Truck | 7 | 9% |
| Kenworth | 4 | 5% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 3 | 4% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 3 | 4% |
| CIMC | 2 | 3% |
| Hyundai Steel Industries, Inc. | 2 | 3% |
| Cheetah Chassis | 2 | 3% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 1 | 1% |
| Mack | 1 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 1% |
| Fruehauf | 1 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 1% |
| Sfs Truck Sales | 1 | 1% |
| Hercules Enterprises Llc. | 1 | 1% |
| International | 1 | 1% |
| Monon | 1 | 1% |
| Hercules Ajax | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z077686 | UT | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| U903365 | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 10196 | MA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| U870761 | TN | Cimr INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 2632A | MA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 316195T | TN | Font SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1AJ56W | MA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 885754TL | VA | Cimc Vehic SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 7463A | MA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Feb 2026 |
| 247348 | VA | Stoughton INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 81138A | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 376846T | TN | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1AG96E | MA | Volvo STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| U543194 | TN | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| A001524 | UT | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jan 2026 |
| Z098876 | UT | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| 219812T | TN | Cimc Inter INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| U052710 | TN | CIMC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| A059486 | UT | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 306612T | TN | Stoughton INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Dec 2025 |
Plate registrations span 9 states: TN (30) · MA (17) · VA (12) · UT (11) · OK (3) · NH (3) · CT (2) · NY (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 80)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
57
Inspections
24 months
81
Violations
Total found
17
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+11.7%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | MA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | UT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | MA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/10/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/23/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/10/2026 | NY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/05/2026 | VT | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/28/2026 | MA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/23/2026 | UT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/15/2026 | UT | Full | 7 | ✓ |
| 12/15/2025 | ME | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2025 | UT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/21/2025 | UT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/19/2025 | UT | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 10/24/2025 | VT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 57 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | A0104238001 | $1 Million | 11/12/2018 |
View Insurance History (15 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CPA002100014 | 02/01/1999 | 12/12/2018 | CANCEL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 AN | 07/07/2011 | 11/21/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 5357204 | 07/01/2018 | 11/12/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF661321 | 07/01/2011 | 07/07/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751928001 | 07/01/2016 | 07/01/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751928-3813-131 | 07/01/2013 | 07/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF661321 | 11/21/2011 | 07/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 | 07/01/2006 | 07/01/2011 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 | 05/08/2005 | 07/01/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 | 03/09/2005 | 05/08/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 10 | 01/06/1996 | 05/07/2005 | TERM/CANCL | |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 81 52 67 | 08/24/1993 | 03/24/1999 | CANCEL | |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CAA 1500383 10 | 01/06/1996 | 03/09/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 294695 | 01/06/1995 | 01/06/1996 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 293328 | 01/06/1994 | 01/06/1995 | CANCEL |
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Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable · 4 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/16/2026 | CT | SOUTH WINDSOR, CT | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 07/21/2025 | MA | WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/15/2025 | MA | STOUGHTON, MA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/06/2025 | MA | SHREWSBURY, MA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/05/2024 | MA | CHICOPEE, MA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is inferred to operate: Intermodal, Power Only, Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's authority currently active?
MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC been in business?
MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 2 months old.
Where is MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC located?
MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is physically located at 183 HAYWARD STREET, MANCHESTER, NH 03103.
Roadside Inspection History 57 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC has been inspected 57 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in UT, NY, MA. Out of these, 10 inspections (about 18%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | MA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-10 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-23 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-10 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-05 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-28 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-23 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-15 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | — |
| 2025-12-15 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-21 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-19 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2025-10-24 | VT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-18 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-18 | MA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-09-17 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-09 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-06 | CT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-05 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-07-14 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-08 | UT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-04 | ID | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-01 | UT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
59 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC, of which 17 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 17 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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