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Freight Carrier · Hamden, CT

HAMDEN MOTOR FREIGHT INC

Name: HAMDEN MOTOR FREIGHT INC
Address: 6 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE, HAMDEN, CT, 06517, US
Telephone: (203) 631-4679

6 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE · Hamden, CT 06517

Authorized: Property

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MC #734189
USDOT #2104948 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
2
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

HAMDEN MOTOR FREIGHT INC is a Hamden, CT freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Connecticut. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-734189 and their USDOT number is 2104948.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/27/2026 · last updated Jun 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 02/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 65,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Hamden, Connecticut. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.18 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.59 5 Vehicle Maintenance 5.84 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.04 3

Inspection Summary

15
Total
1
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current2× SW 5
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing2× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Driver Fitness 3

391.11B2-QDriver 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 Interview.1× SW 4
391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

HAMDEN MOTOR FREIGHT INC
6 INDUSTRIAL CIRCLE
HAMDEN, CT 06517

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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