NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES
101-unit auto hauler based in Hagerstown, MD. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 866970
- MC
- MC847570
- Based
- Hagerstown, MD
- Contact
- 3017140099 · kristian@newdirectionutilities.com
What this carrier is
NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES is a large-fleet auto hauler based in Hagerstown, MD. Operating footprint: 101 power units, 79 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC847570 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, utility equipment, and construction materials.
Fleet composition on file: 98 owned trucks, 3 owned tractors, 38 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 113 motor carriers operating 101 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 47.15 | 14.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 15.90 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 11.71 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 179.83 | 4.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.67 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 101-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 866970: 24 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Nov 14, 2025 in MD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 |
| Total violations | 29 (9 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 12, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (38 trailers against 3 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 113 peer carriers operating 101 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 16 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 29 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 101 power units on file.
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