What is Charles Sound LLC's safety grade?

Charles Sound LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Charles Sound LLC have?

Charles Sound LLC has 92 inspections on record with a 10.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 7.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 152 violations.

Has Charles Sound LLC been involved in any crashes?

Charles Sound LLC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Charles Sound LLC have active authority and insurance?

Charles Sound LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Charles Sound LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2812449 · Nashua, NH 03063 · 6036861430

Excellent safety record — scored 14/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 14/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Charles Sound LLC (DOT# 2812449) in Nashua, New Hampshire has 92 inspections on record with 152 violations and a 10.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

92 Inspections

10.9% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

13 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 10.9%

Carrier: 10.9% (10 of 92) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 7.6%

Carrier: 7.6% (7 of 92) National: 6.4%

48% OOS rate better than 48% of carriers in New Hampshire

22% crash rate better than 22% of carriers in New Hampshire

Violation Categories · 152 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

152 total violations across 92 inspections

17 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (11%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 92 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 10 states

Level 1: 18 (20%) Level 2: 30 (33%) Level 3: 44 (48%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/19/2026	MA	3	0	0
03/18/2026	CT	2	0	1
02/24/2026	PA	3	0	0
02/18/2026	MA	2	0	0
02/09/2026	PA	3	0	0
02/06/2026	NJ	3	0	0
02/06/2026	CT	2	0	0
01/28/2026	CT	3	0	0
01/13/2026	PA	3	0	0
12/30/2025	CT	1	0	0
12/02/2025	CT	2	0	0
11/19/2025	PA	3	0	0
11/13/2025	MA	2	0	0
10/16/2025	VT	1	0	0
10/15/2025	MA	2	0	0
10/09/2025	VT	2	0	0
10/04/2025	CT	1	1	0
09/19/2025	NY	3	0	0
09/10/2025	CT	2	0	0
09/04/2025	NY	2	0	1
08/27/2025	MA	3	0	0
08/15/2025	MA	3	0	0
07/25/2025	MA	3	0	0
07/23/2025	VT	2	0	0
07/08/2025	MA	3	0	0
06/06/2025	MA	1	0	0
06/03/2025	NY	3	0	0
05/20/2025	MA	3	0	0
04/18/2025	CT	1	0	1
03/21/2025	MA	3	0	0
03/11/2025	MA	3	0	1
02/01/2025	CT	2	1	0
01/22/2025	NY	2	1	0
01/14/2025	MA	3	0	0
01/14/2025	MA	2	0	0
01/08/2025	MA	2	1	0
12/14/2024	CT	3	0	0
12/14/2024	CT	3	0	0
12/14/2024	CT	2	0	0
12/12/2024	CT	3	0	0
11/20/2024	NH	3	0	1
11/13/2024	CT	2	0	0
10/04/2024	CT	3	0	0
10/03/2024	NY	3	0	0
09/26/2024	NY	2	0	0
09/25/2024	NH	1	1	0
07/25/2024	MA	3	0	0
07/25/2024	MA	3	0	0
07/12/2024	CT	3	0	0
07/09/2024	CT	3	0	1
05/25/2024	CT	2	0	0
05/22/2024	VT	2	1	0
05/14/2024	NY	1	0	0
05/10/2024	MA	3	1	0
05/07/2024	US	1	1	0
05/04/2024	MA	2	0	0
04/25/2024	NH	1	0	0
04/20/2024	CT	2	0	0
03/27/2024	CT	3	0	0
03/14/2024	VT	2	0	0
03/09/2024	RI	3	0	0
02/15/2024	MA	3	0	0
02/07/2024	CT	1	0	0
01/31/2024	CT	3	0	0
01/13/2024	CT	3	0	0
01/09/2024	NY	2	0	0
12/22/2023	CT	1	0	0
12/14/2023	MA	3	0	0
12/12/2023	NY	3	0	0
12/11/2023	MA	3	0	0
12/09/2023	MA	3	0	0
12/06/2023	CT	2	0	0
11/01/2023	NY	2	0	0
10/25/2023	MA	3	0	0
10/19/2023	MA	3	0	0
10/18/2023	CT	3	0	0
10/13/2023	NH	2	0	0
09/28/2023	CT	1	0	0
09/14/2023	CT	3	0	0
08/23/2023	PA	1	0	0
08/17/2023	CT	1	0	0
08/11/2023	CT	2	1	0
08/04/2023	CT	2	0	0
08/03/2023	RI	1	0	0
07/25/2023	PA	3	0	0
07/12/2023	MA	3	0	0
05/17/2023	PA	1	0	0
05/16/2023	ME	1	1	0
05/13/2023	CT	3	0	0
04/27/2023	VT	2	0	0
04/06/2023	MA	2	0	0
03/31/2023	NY	1	0	1

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC937668

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Hudson Insurance Company	$750	04/10/2024

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 13

Drivers 15

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/05/2015

MCS-150 Filed 20240528 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 660,000

Address 5 Knights Bridge Dr Unit 306, Nashua, NH 03063