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Freight Carrier/broker · Coraopolis, PA

MODERN TRANSPORTATION MODERN LOGISTICS

Name: MODERN TRANSPORTATION MODERN LOGISTICS
Address: 1050 STATION STREET, CORAOPOLIS, PA, 15108, US
Telephone: (412) 489-4790

1050 STATION STREET · Coraopolis, PA 15108

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #200334
USDOT #290790 USDOT Active

227
Power Units
305
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

MODERN TRANSPORTATION MODERN LOGISTICS is a Coraopolis, PA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 227 truck(s) in their fleet and 305 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-200334 and their USDOT number is 290790.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/15/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name MODERN TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/15/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 23,581,557 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Liquids/Gases
Intermodal Containers
Oilfield Equipment
Coal/Coke
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
6
Injury
10
Tow
16
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.36 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.57 71 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 3

Inspection Summary

275
Total
186
Clean
89
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 101 unique codes

Critical 27

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal5× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× OOS×3 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
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 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× 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 violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLHFDState/Local Laws - Headlamps; fail to dim when required1× SW 3

Hours of Service 9

395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 54

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.24(b)Noncompliant fog/driving lamps1× SW 6
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-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19985× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.4× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.4× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit3× 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 wear3× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.3× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20012× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected2× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.30Improper battery installation1× SW 3
393.70(b)Defective/improper fifth wheel assemblies1× SW 3
393.70C-CDTMLBCoupling - Turntable mounting, loose bolts1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.86(a)(2)Rear Impact Guard having improper width - trailer manufactured on or after January 26, 19981× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

MODERN TRANSPORTATION MODERN LOGISTICS
1050 STATION STREET
CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 101 unique codes

Critical 27

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 9

Vehicle Maintenance 54

Driver Fitness 2

Hazardous Materials 3

Locations

Location on Map

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