MODERN FOUNDATIONS INC
MODERN FOUNDATIONS INC is a corporation based in WOODBINE, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 390275. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 27 power units and 29 drivers, with 41 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.9%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MODERN FOUNDATIONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 27 power units and 29 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Woodbine, MD. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 93% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (27 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (78.4% of violations); top code 393.45D-B (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 27 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 29 drivers; Ford, Peterbilt, and Strg are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 37,857 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–41 power units (±50% of this carrier's 27 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 24 | 9 | 37.5% | Feb 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (41 rows) View all 41 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87014666 | Feb 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86485090 | Dec 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
TERX STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41B10-MC, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 86395218 | Nov 21, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.41-BNPB | Yes |
| 86349390 | Nov 10, 2025 | MD | 3 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86051574 | Oct 13, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B, 393.30-B | No |
| 85915745 | Sep 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85617765 | Aug 22, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.41B10-MC, 393.51C-BLPW, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 85335070 | Jul 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | Yes |
| 85203444 | Jul 9, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84734758 | May 19, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.43D-B, 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 84635225 | May 8, 2025 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
STERLING T TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84403692 | Apr 15, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84399550 | Apr 14, 2025 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84314694 | Apr 4, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16B-DPASS | No |
| 84024378 | Mar 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | CARROLL COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 83599539 | Jan 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | CARROLL COUNTY |
STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 83091120 | Nov 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
STRG TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82834137 | Oct 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.130(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82834133 | Oct 4, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 82554213 | Aug 30, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82518814 | Aug 27, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82140930 | Jul 16, 2024 | MD | 2 | CARROLL COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75(a)(1), 393.110(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81980797 | Jun 27, 2024 | MD | 1 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
TERX STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81969896 | Jun 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81528998 | May 6, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD20A0715933 | Aug 11, 2020 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD19A0624334 | Sep 12, 2019 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD0809551320 | Sep 8, 2008 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD0709549206 | Mar 12, 2007 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD0008247273 | Oct 29, 1998 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD0007729579 | Jan 30, 1998 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD0007440456 | May 7, 1996 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD0007439070 | Aug 17, 1995 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 11 | 5 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 8 | 1 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 6 | 1 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | MD | 3 | 3 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| FREDERICK COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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