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MODERN MOTOR COACHES INC
DBA: Modern Piano Moving
Sullivan, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 454870 · MC 240153
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-240153 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
5.3% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC240153
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
19 yrs, 5 mo
Revocation Filings
6
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2015)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC240153
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MSA0000572
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy MSM0000095
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
454870
MC Number
MC-240153
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated May 8, 2015
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 11 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
November 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 1991
Authority Granted
April 5, 2007
Annual Mileage
630,559 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
992 Highway D, Sullivan, MO 63080
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Derek Duffy
Officer 2
Russell Vitt
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsPassengersOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
5.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
19 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 14th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALHCYFE3JDJK5602 | 1 | Passed |
| June 24, 2026 | AZ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR5PLNS7778 | 4 | Passed |
| June 17, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACXDTXDHFA3103 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2026 | UT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR5PLNS7778 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2026 | VA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXDT8FDGL6441 | 2 | Passed |
| March 27, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACXDTXDHFA3103 | 2 | Passed |
| March 14, 2026 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR5PLNS7778 | 0 | Clean |
| February 12, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALHCYCY4FDGG3262 | 1 | Passed |
| January 21, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4BC9EH6SN694240 | 1 | Passed |
| November 17, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FVACXDTXDHFA3103 | 0 | Clean |
| November 12, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR5PLNS7778 | 1 | Passed |
| October 27, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXDT8FDGL6441 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 22 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| November 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| February 12, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| January 21, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained | 7 | Cited |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| July 15, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | 5 | Cited |
| October 4, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| March 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| July 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Battery - Not protected | 3 | Cited |
| June 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| June 24, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | Cited |
| March 31, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| March 31, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | Cited |
| September 11, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 19 recorded violations
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 8, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA5
CA2
IA2
NY2
AZ1
CO1
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
7
Tractor
5
Truck
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5PLNS7778 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDTXDHFA3103 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT8FDGL6441 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481H6100002 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE3JDJK5602 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR1PLNS7776 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA962XFB709858 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24807M165806 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484FM100701 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24858U332601 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24899U631901 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4JJ180258 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5LSLT8367 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALACXDT8GDGL6441 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYCY4FDGG3262 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH6SN694240 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Aluminum Trailer Co. | Dry Van · 18 ft | 5JX1C1821PC230250 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2007 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| January 16, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 16, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 15, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| June 6, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 17, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 12, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| March 3, 2007 | BROKER | On Record |
| January 25, 2007 | BROKER | On Record |
| April 12, 1996 | COMMON | On Record |
| BROKER | On Record |
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