HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/164867-manchester-motor-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average39.3% vs New Hampshire average 20.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (603) 644-2100, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC153889.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC153889 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0104238001 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 12, 2018 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
11 of 28 · New Hampshire avg 20.5%
0 of 54 · New Hampshire avg 6.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | UT | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Apr 10, 2026 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 23, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 10, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 5, 2026 | VT | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New Hampshire average covers 2,809 vehicle and 5,305 driver inspections of all New Hampshire-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
58 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 82 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New Hampshire share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 18 | 89.7% | 67.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 3.4% | 15.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Hampshire column is the mix across all New Hampshire-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | South Windsor, CT | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | West Springfield, MA | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | Stoughton, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Shrewsbury, MA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 164867 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC153889 |
| Legal name | MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 80 |
| Drivers | 80 |
| Annual mileage | 3,600,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 16, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailBeverages
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC
What does MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC153889: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MANCHESTER MOTOR FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 164867. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (603) 644-2100, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC153889, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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