SILENCE LINES LLC
USDOT 1930040 • DBA: SILENCE LINES • 9276 MARINE CITY HWY, CASCO, MI, 48064
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-689627 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 21, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883066 03 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN013609 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2009 | Apr 27, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883066 02 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883066 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP97856A | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 2012 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP97856A | REPLACED | Jul 24, 2012 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06827601 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2011 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN013609 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883066 03 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883066 02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9883066 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP97856A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP97856A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06827601 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN013609 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN013609 | CARGO | Apr 27, 2011 | Apr 27, 2011 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC689627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2021 |
| MC689627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2020 |
| MC689627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2019 |
| MC689627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2012 |
| MC689627 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 25, 2011 |
| MC689627 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 141 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 141 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (141 inspections)
Showing 50 of 141
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I 65 SB | ...327641 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Oct 20, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUSTIN | 2000 MOPAC EXPY | ...311639 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOMERVILLE | I-40 | ...621137 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW BOSTON | W 2000 US 82 HWY | ...288330 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LENOX TWP | 26 MILE | ...164456 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Apr 28, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRING HILL | I-65 | ...177164 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Jan 30, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLOVERDALE | I-70 | ...228381 | SILENCE LINES LLC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2020 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2017 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2011 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records