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Freight Carrier · Rocky Hill, CT

MODERN EXPRESS LLC

Name: MODERN EXPRESS LLC
Address: 79 FALCON RIDGE RD, ROCKY HILL, CT, 06067, US
Telephone: (860) 924-9472

79 FALCON RIDGE RD · Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Authorized: Property

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MC #31285
USDOT #3015100 USDOT Active

13
Power Units
11
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MODERN EXPRESS LLC is a Rocky Hill, CT freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Connecticut. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-31285 and their USDOT number is 3015100.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/17/2024 · last updated May 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 12/17/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 187,253 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 53.8% 23.4% Driver 6.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.07 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.29 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.84 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

16
Total
3
Clean
13
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 9

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
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

MODERN EXPRESS LLC
79 FALCON RIDGE RD
ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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MODERN EXPRESS LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 9

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Location on Map

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