NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES

AUTHORIZED
21616 KELSO DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742|(301) 714-0099

USDOT

866970

MC Number

847570

Fleet Size

101

Total Drivers

79

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES is a large interstate motor carrier based in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland, operating 101 power units with 79 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 16 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate20.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Maryland is 13.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 42,394 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

16

Total

52%

Driver %

Driver Inspections16
Vehicle Inspections15
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. — eff. Nov 18, 2013

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES authorized to operate?

Yes. NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES (USDOT #866970) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES's safety record?

NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES has 16 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES operate?

NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES operates 101 power units with 79 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES transport hazardous materials?

No. NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES located?

NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES is based in HAGERSTOWN, Maryland at 21616 KELSO DR, 21742. Phone: (301) 714-0099.

What are NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES's out-of-service rates?

NEW DIRECTION UTILITIES's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.0% (national average: 20.72%).