MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: TEAM MODERN
USDOT
517564
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
45
Total Drivers
35
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in SOMERSET, Kentucky, operating 45 power units with 35 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 5.3% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 76 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl 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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kentucky is 11.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 26.8% across 42,744 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
76
Total
58%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT #517564) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC's safety record?
MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC has 76 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC operate?
MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC operates 45 power units with 35 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC located?
MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC is based in SOMERSET, Kentucky at 385 VALLEY OAK DR, 42503. Phone: (606) 679-1178.
What are MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC's out-of-service rates?
MODERN DISTRIBUTORS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 3.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.