MODERN GAS SALES INC

USDOT 203018 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN GORZKOWSKI Company officer 2: RICHARD GORZKOWSKI Liquids / Gases Based in AVOCA, PA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN GORZKOWSKI
Company officer 2: RICHARD GORZKOWSKI
Cargo: Liquids / Gases
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TruckCodex risk summary — MODERN GAS SALES INC (USDOT 203018)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): JOHN GORZKOWSKI (Company officer); RICHARD GORZKOWSKI (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/203018/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 17.65% (neutral). n=12034 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 203018
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN GORZKOWSKI
Company officer 2 RICHARD GORZKOWSKI
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Liquids / Gases
Fleet size 83 units
Drivers 51
Annual mileage 990,502 mi
Contact & address
Physical
RT 502 GLENDALE
AVOCA, PA 18641
Mailing
P O BOX 5001
AVOCA, PA 18641
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 203018
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 990,502 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 17.6% vs 23.4% -5.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.77 vs 1.80 -1.03
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 8 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0
Trucks 30 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 28 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 2 0 2
Tow-away 1 2 1 4
Crash reports 1 2 1 4

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 49 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 26 26 4
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 11.54% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
83
Drivers
51
Inspections
49
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
17.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
28 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MODERN GAS SALES INC is a corporation based in AVOCA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 203018. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 83 power units and 51 drivers, with 49 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

MODERN GAS SALES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 83 power units and 51 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Avoca, PA. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.0% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (18) and NJ (5), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

13.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (90.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 83 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 51 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.6% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 12,034 ACTIVE carriers operating 41–125 power units (±50% of this carrier's 83 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.1%
Median across 12,034 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.65%
Median across 12,034 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta -0.05 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 21 3 14.3% Jun 8, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 5 0 0.0% Feb 7, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 12
Peterbilt 11
Kenworth 10
Knnw 4
Kenw 2
Ram 2
Trailer 2
Ford 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 0.17 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 7 2.25 2 Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (49 rows) View all 49 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88071859 Jun 8, 2026 PA 1
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 396.5B-L No
87794064 May 8, 2026 PA 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87786475 May 7, 2026 PA 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 177.817E2-HMHC No
87116550 Feb 20, 2026 PA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
87359418 Feb 7, 2026 NJ 1 NJ
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86654740 Dec 24, 2025 PA 1 PA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E, 393.53B-B No
85790946 Sep 15, 2025 PA 1 pa-sb-rest-area--i81-nuangola
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85747172 Sep 10, 2025 NJ 1 KNOWLTON WEIGH STATION
RAM SEMI-TRAILER
0 No
85362725 Jul 29, 2025 PA 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 172.502A1-HMPP No
84700239 May 15, 2025 PA 1 81 SOUTH AT NUANGOLA WEIGH STA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B Yes
84655182 May 12, 2025 PA 1 pa-i84-wb-mm-25.7-palmyra-twp---w
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47D2-BLTBD Yes
83958283 Feb 24, 2025 PA 1 pa-north-main-st-at-15th-st---hon
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LLPL No
83872021 Feb 13, 2025 PA 3 SR 6 BYPASS PULL OFF TUNKHANNO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83778157 Feb 3, 2025 PA 3 SR 106 ACROSS FROM BARHITE SAL
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
0 No
83639106 Jan 16, 2025 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83507574 Dec 27, 2024 PA 1 pa-4500-birney-ave.-moosic,-pa
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 396.3A1BOS, 393.9, 393.47E Yes
83450999 Dec 19, 2024 PA 1 ON ROUTE 6 119 FEET SOUTH OF U
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Knnw
1 393.45B2-B-AIR No
83404716 Dec 13, 2024 PA 3
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83299663 Dec 3, 2024 PA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83169551 Nov 11, 2024 PA 1 ON ROUTE 6 WEST OF BRIDGE ST
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83548317 Nov 8, 2024 PA 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83131799 Nov 7, 2024 NJ 1 KNOWLTON SCALE
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83014563 Oct 25, 2024 NJ 1 KNOWLTON SCALE
RAM SEMI-TRAILER
0 No
82748810 Sep 20, 2024 PA 1 ON MAIN ST 149 FEET SOUTH OF C
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82667372 Sep 12, 2024 NJ 2 KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (28 rows) View all 28 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA601451300X Feb 3, 2026 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA600309800X Dec 31, 2025 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA511724400X Dec 25, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA406705700X Aug 1, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA404707800X May 21, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA200922700X Jan 12, 2022 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA106124900X Jul 2, 2021 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA006018800X Jul 23, 2020 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA902602600X Mar 5, 2019 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA902120900X Feb 21, 2019 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA812335500X Nov 15, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA807509500X Jul 18, 2018 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA701308200X Jan 31, 2017 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA510765000X Oct 9, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA601604600X Aug 7, 2015 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA404486500X Apr 7, 2014 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA401518900X Jan 26, 2014 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA212456300X Dec 4, 2012 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0011083191 Apr 10, 2011 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA903129500X Feb 26, 2009 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA902375600X Jan 2, 2008 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0007080074 Jan 18, 2007 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA0600869900 Dec 16, 2006 PA 0 3 Yes No Injury
PA0401373600 Sep 22, 2004 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA103532900A Apr 25, 2001 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
383.71(h) Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness 2 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
172.602(c)(1) Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information Hazardous Materials 1 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MODERN GAS SALES INC

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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about MODERN GAS SALES INC

Is MODERN GAS SALES INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MODERN GAS SALES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 203018 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MODERN GAS SALES INC's safety rating?
MODERN GAS SALES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MODERN GAS SALES INC had?
49 roadside inspections are on file for MODERN GAS SALES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MODERN GAS SALES INC's out-of-service rate?
MODERN GAS SALES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 17.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MODERN GAS SALES INC based?
MODERN GAS SALES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as RT 502 GLENDALE, AVOCA, Pennsylvania 18641. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MODERN GAS SALES INC have valid operating authority?
MODERN GAS SALES INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does MODERN GAS SALES INC operate?
MODERN GAS SALES INC self-reports 83 power units and 51 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MODERN GAS SALES INC had any crashes?
28 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MODERN GAS SALES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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