SILK ROAD TRANS INC
USDOT 2874679 • 2108 ASHTON DR, JAMISON, PA, 18929
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-964452 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | PCA-0000164 | ON FILE | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0228 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2022 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0228 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0119 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB003485 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2020 | Apr 8, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB002991 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2019 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB002405 | CANCELLED | Apr 8, 2018 | Apr 8, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2967360 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2016 | Apr 8, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | PCA-0000164 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0228 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0228 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2022 | Aug 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0119 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB003485 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2021 | Apr 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002991 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2020 | Apr 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002405 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2019 | Apr 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2967360 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2018 | Apr 8, 2018 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC964452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 3, 2026 |
| MC964452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2025 |
| MC964452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2021 |
| MC964452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2020 |
| MC964452 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2019 |
| MC964452 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 27, 2016 | — | 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
30 states • 241 inspections
Violation Summary (145 violations from latest 100 of 241 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.35 | Making/causing false entries | 2 | 0 | 10 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLOWZ | 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-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.52A-B | Insufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.302A-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk HM package with ID numbers as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106D-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (241 inspections)
Showing 50 of 241
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAENARVON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...651722 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 670 | ...328917 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Sep 25, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOGGS TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...612914 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Snow Shoe Twp | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...241416 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Jan 19, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2037 E | ...328914 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Dec 7, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...292085 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMP DOUGLAS | IH 090 WB | ...281254 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Sep 18, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORA TWP | I-90 | ...228404 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Aug 30, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST LOUIS | CST GOODFELLOW BLVD | ...984212 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Aug 16, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | I80 | ...KW7637 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| May 26, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 S | ...369213 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Apr 14, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...298010 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Feb 22, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JANESVILLE | IH 039 NB | ...MF8085 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Jan 13, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLOVER | HARDING AVE S | ...KW2204 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...KW7637 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Oct 25, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR RAPIDS | INTERSTATE 380/I 380 | ...287002 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Oct 13, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST DEERFIELD TWP | I-94 E/B | ...607581 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Jun 26, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Rt 278I Ref Mrkr 278IX2M23100 | ...GX3577 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| May 4, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PENN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...286942 | SILK ROAD TRANS INC |
| Jul 8, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2019 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2019 | VT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-2022-0126-US1590 | Oct 28, 2022 | 391.51(b)(2) | $860 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events