Commercial Motor Vehicle Incident

Rochester, New Hampshire – On February 24, 2023, at approximately 8:30 PM, Troopers from New Hampshire State Police Troop G – Motor Carrier Enforcement Unit were requested to assist members of the Rochester Police Department with a reported commercial motor vehicle that had sustained damage as a result of striking wires. Responding personnel learned that a 2000 Freightliner tractor with attached trailer, operated by Ashmir International, was traveling north on Route 11 in the area of the Market Basket Shopping Plaza, when it struck a low hanging phone wire, causing the roof of the trailer to become dislodged and peeled rearward.

The vehicle was placed out-of-service due to extensive damage. An out-of-service order is given to a commercial driver or vehicle that violates a certain set of conditions with the purpose to protect the public from imminent safety hazards.

New Hampshire State Police Troop G were assisted by members of the Rochester Police Department and the Rochester Fire Department.

The Troop G – Motor Carrier Unit is comprised of trained and experienced commercial motor vehicle examiners who are certified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to conduct inspections. Their primary mission is to ensure the safety of the motoring public by focusing their enforcement efforts on Commercial Motor Vehicles. Their work supports the education and adherence of Motor Carriers to the federal regulations that support commerce and keep our roadways safe for all.