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CHARLES SOUND LLC

5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306 · Nashua, NH 03063

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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 Oct 20, 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Massachusetts — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 21 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MA (22), CT (21), NY (9), VT (6), PA (4), ME (2), NH (2), NJ (1). Home base: Nashua, New Hampshire.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.86 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.42 6 Vehicle Maintenance 7.03 22 Drugs / Alcohol 0.47 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.38 6

Inspection Summary

  • 67
    Total
  • 28
    Clean
  • 39
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))3× OOS×2 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
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.11(b)(1)Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× 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.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative7× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed3× SW 1
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× 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 carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.5A1-HOSPVNPDriving after 10 hour driving limit. (Passenger carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHARLES SOUND LLC
5 KNIGHTS BRIDGE DR UNIT 306
NASHUA, NH 03063
Mailing Address
CHARLES SOUND LLC
104 LOCK ST APT A
NASHUA, NH 03064

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