SILKROAD TRANZ INC
USDOT 2318392 • 3008 STATE RD, BENSALEM, PA, 19020
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-936900 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 1, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22092104 | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC22092104 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2022 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA961828069 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0006195937-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 18, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3476483 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3476483 | CANCELLED | Apr 5, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20082400 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005456857-0 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005456857-0 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2020 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005456857-0 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20082400 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC20082400 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1074736 | CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01074736 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2019 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3833259 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3833259 | REPLACED | Apr 17, 2017 | May 19, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3833259 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2016 | Apr 17, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22092104 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC22092104 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA961828069 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 |
| CANCELLED | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0006195937-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3476483 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3476483 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 18, 2021 | Sep 18, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005456857-0 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20082400 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20082400 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005456857-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2020 | Dec 2, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20082400 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005456857-0 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1074736 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA01074736 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3833259 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3833259 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2017 | May 19, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3833259 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2017 | Apr 17, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-936900 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-936900 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC936900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2023 |
| MC936900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 10, 2021 |
| MC936900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 7, 2021 |
| MC936900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 11, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC936900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2020 |
| MC936900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2020 |
| MC936900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 5, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 4, 2021 |
| MC936900 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 23, 2017 |
| MC936900 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 5, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 1, 2017 |
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
41 states • 171 inspections
Violation Summary (125 violations from latest 100 of 171 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 7 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BRC | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (171 inspections)
Showing 50 of 171
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL LEE | US-280 | ...316763 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Mar 8, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORLINA | 85 | ...461215 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Oct 27, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I-66 WEST AT 0.20M W RT 28 | ...330057 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Sep 11, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | 1842 HIGHWAY 42 S | ...SN6654 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Aug 3, 2025 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Salisbury Twp | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...317957 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SYCAMORE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...431495 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Apr 11, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BREVARD | 178 | ...216491 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Apr 11, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BREVARD | 64 | ...216491 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jan 27, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...LG8854 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jan 5, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 NORTHBOUND | ...890704 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENOMONIE | IH 094 EB | ...316762 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Nov 5, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOBILE | I-10 | ...316757 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Nov 5, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOBILE | I010 | ...316757 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Sep 25, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 840 | ...316765 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jun 11, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | I95 NORTH | ...316765 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Dec 29, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...SKE134 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Oct 6, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-77 | ...KF0437 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...316770 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAGRANGE (OLDHAM CO) | I 0071 | ...316769 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jun 23, 2022 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MINOT | — | ...MV8082 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jun 17, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Bensenville | W MARK ST | ...316766 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Feb 13, 2022 | CA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 215 / 93 FEET SOUTH of 9TH STREET | ...MS0049 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Dec 1, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WB INTERSTATE 64 | ...552606 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jun 28, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | E 1500 EAST FWY | ...552606 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
| Jun 3, 2021 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 93 mm98el | ...304685 | SILKROAD TRANZ INC |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events