SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2907429) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2907429/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5.3% vs peer median 0.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.8% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=15323 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +10 (57 → 67) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +5 (57 → 62) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 20, 2025
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC978814ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 60 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 60 | 7 | 1 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 24 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 | 6 | 10 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 554 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 421 | 421 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 24 | 37 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.7% | 8.79% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in ROCKFORD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2907429. 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 67 power units and 62 drivers, with 554 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.8%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 57 power units and 57 drivers, based in Rockford, IL. Across 399 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.5% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
399 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 273% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (36) and MT (29), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (41.7% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 20 times.
The fleet comprises 57 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 57 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and CIMC are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 15,323 ACTIVE carriers operating 33–101 power units (±50% of this carrier's 67 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 57 62FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 57 67FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 38 | 7 | 18.4% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 30 | 4 | 13.3% | May 21, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 28 | 2 | 7.1% | May 22, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 28 | 5 | 17.9% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 20 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 18 | 8 | 44.4% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 17 | 1 | 5.9% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | May 17, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 12 | 6 | 50.0% | May 16, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | May 27, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 25, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 270 | |
| Freightliner | 158 | |
| CIMC | 106 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 105 | |
| Vanguard | 68 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 14 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 2 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 34 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 63 | — | 7.94 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 80 | — | 3.81 | 4 | — | 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 (554 rows) View all 554 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88403957 | Jul 14, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88371466 | Jul 10, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88339199 | Jul 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88333376 | Jul 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88326922 | Jul 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88274528 | Jun 26, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 88255682 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88244987 | Jun 24, 2026 | WA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88238940 | Jun 24, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 88222942 | Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60D, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88218666 | Jun 23, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88210452 | Jun 21, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88182747 | Jun 16, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-B | No |
| 88182284 | Jun 16, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88138732 | Jun 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 88136688 | Jun 12, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
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0 | — | No |
| 88112690 | Jun 11, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 88135957 | Jun 10, 2026 | WI | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88110553 | Jun 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88096294 | Jun 10, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88104209 | Jun 9, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88093885 | Jun 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 88072934 | Jun 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88072130 | Jun 8, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-HWSL, 393.47A-LJN | No |
| 88060638 | Jun 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (24 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000118248 | Apr 11, 2026 | MO | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| GA0010272636 | Mar 9, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202600213 | Jan 16, 2026 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2500331646 | Sep 15, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009928865 | Jun 5, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA504557200X | May 6, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024002342 | Dec 9, 2024 | CO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD24S0004920 | Nov 4, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT2407340496 | Oct 10, 2024 | UT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2408003022 | Aug 18, 2024 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2400242798 | Jun 24, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6VPGHQE1EH | May 25, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6VH9HQE1YS | May 19, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6V7DHQE1FX | May 3, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ILX003216936 | Nov 3, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202312043 | Oct 12, 2023 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003074609 | Jun 22, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD23A1023454 | May 7, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002774497 | Sep 29, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6302200699 | May 19, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA5015544164 | Dec 4, 2021 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX6389HQE1RP | Aug 3, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV201920661A | Jul 30, 2019 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV201828392A | Sep 13, 2018 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2018 | MC978814-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DC910171-00 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 20, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081564 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2025 | Aug 20, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081564 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2024 | May 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24081564 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2024 | May 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23081396 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 28, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23081396 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 18, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23081396 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23081396 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2023 | Apr 12, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22081486 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2022 | Aug 20, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21081639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 17, 2022 | Aug 20, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21081639 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2021 | Mar 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000430-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000430-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 13, 2019 | Aug 20, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFBIL000430-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 20, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6583957 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2018 | Aug 20, 2019 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 20, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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May 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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May 13, 2025
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May 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Sep 30, 2024enforcementEnforcement case IL-2024-0084-US1805 — $10,430
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Aug 20, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Aug 19, 2024
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Jul 28, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Jun 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Apr 12, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Mar 27, 2024
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Aug 20, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Aug 18, 2023
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Aug 20, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Aug 19, 2022
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Mar 17, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Aug 23, 2021
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Aug 20, 2021insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2020
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Aug 20, 2020insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2019insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2019
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Aug 20, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2018
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Aug 16, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 12 | 3 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 11 | 1 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 11 | 0 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 9 | 0 |
| CHEYENNE I-80 POE | WY | 8 | 2 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 7 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 6 | 2 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 6 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 6 | 1 |
| GRANDVIEW WA | WA | 6 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC978814
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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How to verify SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- 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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Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.