Freight Carrier · Nashua, NH

CHARLES SOUND LLC

5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306 · Nashua, NH 03063

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #937668
  • USDOT #2812449 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHARLES SOUND LLC is a Nashua, NH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Hampshire. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-937668 and their USDOT number is 2812449.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/28/2024 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/28/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 660,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MA (20), CT (18), NY (8), PA (4), VT (3), ME (2), NH (2), NJ (1). Home base: Nashua, New Hampshire.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.23 15 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.55 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.19 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0.09 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.57 7

Inspection Summary

  • 58
    Total
  • 24
    Clean
  • 34
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 51 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.11(b)(1)Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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. OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension SW 7
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.5A1-HOSPVNPDriving after 10 hour driving limit. (Passenger carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHARLES SOUND LLC
5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306
NASHUA, NH 03063
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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