- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,573 days (since Jan 26, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
SILVA'S EXPRESS INC
SILVA'S EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in LOWELL, MA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 371007. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file. 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.
SILVA'S EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lowell, MA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 62% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (1) and TX (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 31, 1997 to Apr 2, 2010 (4809 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Sinaloa (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 15 | |
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87850838 | May 12, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 87630925 | Apr 21, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 9A-LSML, 9A-LLPL, 2-SLL | No |
| 86295387 | Nov 11, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-HOPKINGTON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84475349 | Apr 22, 2025 | AR | 2 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83247779 | Nov 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | HAGERSTOWN MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 82174226 | Jul 19, 2024 | NY | 3 | ny-hastings-(sb) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82037902 | Jul 1, 2024 | TX | 2 | US59 SB DIBOLL SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81139614 | Mar 18, 2024 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80868417 | Feb 13, 2024 | RI | 3 | SMITHFIELD RI |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 80600520 | Jan 10, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-wawayanda-(eb) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80438769 | Dec 20, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-77 NB ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79778428 | Sep 26, 2023 | CT | 2 | DANBURY SCALE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.45(b)(2), 395.8(f)(1) | Yes |
| 79757814 | Sep 21, 2023 | GA | 3 | ga-catoosa-co-i/s-nb |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79691257 | Sep 19, 2023 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45(b)(2), 392.2, 393.78 | Yes |
| 79576737 | Sep 3, 2023 | MD | 2 | WASHINGTON COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79601535 | Aug 29, 2023 | TX | 2 | tx-9000--bay-area-blvd |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79393226 | Aug 11, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78593594 | May 10, 2023 | MS | 2 | FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78508224 | May 2, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE2 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78300428 | Apr 10, 2023 | CT | 2 | WINDSOR LOCKS | — | 8 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.45(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005683592 | Aug 12, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| VA0242735298 | Sep 25, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA809985300X | Sep 20, 2018 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0017940943 | Nov 28, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| VA0172415173 | Aug 22, 2017 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0104677838 | Mar 10, 2016 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX4DN8HQE1NX | Jun 15, 2015 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| PA410909200X | Sep 6, 2014 | PA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CT1100674895 | Dec 17, 2011 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WA0002659846 | Oct 12, 2007 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA514946800X | May 23, 2005 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC004136409A | Nov 3, 2004 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| CTG04-014119 | Mar 17, 2004 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NY3068071800 | Dec 17, 2003 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TX2453203015 | May 29, 2003 | TX | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| NY0021090300 | Oct 21, 2002 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC0001103627 | Sep 6, 2001 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NY004293240A | Dec 6, 2000 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CTG98375410A | Sep 30, 1998 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA8188030800 | Aug 9, 1998 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA709088200A | Sep 20, 1997 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ1996002661 | Jun 15, 1996 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2010 | MC205643-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jul 14, 2006 | MC205643-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5923036 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2022 | Jan 26, 2022 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 5057655 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2012 | Jan 26, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790000383 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790000383 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2010 | Oct 21, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PGC10007250194 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2008 | Jan 26, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY | PIL7250194 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2006 | Jan 26, 2008 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | B01 QBR830581 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2003 | Dec 9, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | A5-820-972 K 74 54 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2001 | Jan 26, 2006 | REPLACED |
| NORFOLK & DEDHAM MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 8003458 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2000 | Jan 26, 2001 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | XM6 880323 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 1996 | Jan 26, 2000 | REPLACED |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 630106-00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| SAFETY INSURANCE CO. | 946695 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1994 | Feb 15, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CBR409469 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 22, 1995 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 26, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 26, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 26, 2012
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Jan 26, 2012insuranceCANCEL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2010insuranceTERM/CANCL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2010
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Oct 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 2, 2010
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Jan 26, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 14, 2006
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Jan 26, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 9, 2005insuranceCANCEL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 26, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — NORFOLK & DEDHAM MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 26, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
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Jan 31, 1997
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Jan 31, 1997authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 31, 1997authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 4809 days (through Apr 2, 2010)
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Sep 6, 1996
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Aug 26, 1996
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May 26, 1996
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May 26, 1996
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Feb 15, 1996insuranceCANCEL — SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 22, 1995insuranceCANCEL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 2, 1995
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
| WINDSOR LOCKS | CT | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| H-HOPKINGTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| HAGERSTOWN MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC205643
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SAFETY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORFOLK & DEDHAM MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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22 reportable crashes
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