Freight Carrier · Nashua, NH
CHARLES SOUND LLC
5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306 · Nashua, NH 03063
Authorized: Property
(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 property 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 May 26, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- 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 (19), CT (18), NY (8), PA (4), VT (4), 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
4.7
16
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.61
6
Vehicle Maintenance
5.16
17
Drugs / Alcohol
0.09
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.57
7
Inspection Summary
- 58Total
- 23Clean
- 35With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 52 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 9
- 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
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 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.