Freight Carrier · Nashua, NH
CHARLES SOUND LLC
5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306 · Nashua, NH 03063
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(603) 686-1430
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- MC #937668
- USDOT #2812449 USDOT Active
- 13Power Units
- 15Drivers
- CarrierEntity 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
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 0Tow
- 0Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
4.23
15
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.55
6
Vehicle Maintenance
5.19
17
Drugs / Alcohol
0.09
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.57
7
Inspection Summary
- 58Total
- 24Clean
- 34With 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.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 391.11(b)(1)Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce.
- 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.
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 8
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 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
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV
Vehicle Maintenance 20
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
Hours of Service 8
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current
- 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
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.5A1-HOSPVNPDriving after 10 hour driving limit. (Passenger carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
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.
Locations
Physical Address
CHARLES SOUND LLC5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306
NASHUA, NH 03063
Mailing Address
Same as physical.