SILK ROAD LLC
USDOT 3183827 • 4489 BRIGHTLEAF AVE NW, MASSILON, OH, 44647
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-129064 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA990508496 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA990508496 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2024 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN363319 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN363319 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2023 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA954243677 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 898274001 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 14, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1012679 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1012679 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2019 | Jun 26, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA990508496 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA990508496 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN363319 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN363319 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2024 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA954243677 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 898274001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1012679 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2020 | Dec 14, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1012679 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-129064 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC129064 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2025 |
| MC129064 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 |
| MC129064 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 10, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC129064 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 22, 2019 | REVOKED | Jul 6, 2020 |
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
4 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025 | 85550893 | CELINA OH | OH | Level 1 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85448201 | HUBBARD OH | OH | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 396.3A1-BALAC, 393.9A-LRLI, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 85377709 | WOOSTER OH | OH | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 383.71H, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| May 1, 2025 | 84570911 | LONDON OH | OH | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 4, 2025 | 84057602 | MOUNT GILEAD OH | OH | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 83038815 | I-70 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 82435953 | Roadside | MI | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.47(e), 392.2, 393.53(b) | Yes |
| May 10, 2023 | 78598759 | BUTTE SCALE | MT | Level 3 | DOON SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records