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SILK ROAD TRANS INC

ARLINGTON, VA

USDOT 4048765 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Motor Vehicles Based in ARLINGTON, VA Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Apr 17, 2026
Review these
  • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SILK ROAD TRANS INC (USDOT 4048765)
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: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4048765/
As of: Jul 21, 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 A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178033 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units +1 (3 → 4) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Power Units +1 (2 → 3) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +2 (1 → 3) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Physical street 1515 N QUEEN ST UNIT 213 → 1515 N QUEEN ST · Jul 21, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Physical city ARLINGTIN → ARLINGTON · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Physical city ARLINGTON → ARLINGTIN · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 4048765
In FMCSA records since Mar 22, 2023 (~3y)
MC / docket MC1533738
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 1 mi
Contact & address
Phone: +1 (571) 740-0690
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1515 N QUEEN ST UNIT 213
ARLINGTON, VA 22209
Mailing
1515 N QUEEN ST UNIT 213
ARLINGTON, VA 22209-3907
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 4048765
In FMCSA records since Mar 22, 2023 (~3y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 1 0
Trailers 2 1 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
3
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SILK ROAD TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in ARLINGTON, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4048765. 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 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

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.

Carrier overview

SILK ROAD TRANS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, based in Arlington, VA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is on file.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 1 driver.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,033 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,033 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,033 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 6 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change · 3 address changes

Record Changes

    • Physical street 1515 N QUEEN ST UNIT 213 1515 N QUEEN ST
      Seen 23 times · first Jun 28, 2026 · last Jul 21, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
    • Physical city ARLINGTIN ARLINGTON
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 3 4
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Physical city ARLINGTON ARLINGTIN
      Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
    • Drivers 1 3
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 2 3
      Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 Jun 28, 2026

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)

2026-07 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Cottrell 1
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88428054 Jul 14, 2026 TN 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 26893PZ · 1NPXDP9X2GD338233
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC1533738
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CW3EVE-933102-01 91X $750,000 Apr 17, 2026 On file ACTIVE
EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY CW3EVE-933102-01 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Apr 17, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 8, 2026
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. May 1, 2023
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify SILK ROAD TRANS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SILK ROAD TRANS INC

Is SILK ROAD TRANS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SILK ROAD TRANS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4048765 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SILK ROAD TRANS INC's safety rating? ▾
SILK ROAD TRANS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has SILK ROAD TRANS INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for SILK ROAD TRANS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SILK ROAD TRANS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SILK ROAD TRANS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SILK ROAD TRANS INC based? ▾
SILK ROAD TRANS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1515 N QUEEN ST UNIT 213, ARLINGTON, Virginia 22209. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SILK ROAD TRANS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SILK ROAD TRANS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1533738). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SILK ROAD TRANS INC operate? ▾
SILK ROAD TRANS INC self-reports 4 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SILK ROAD TRANS INC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SILK ROAD TRANS INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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NHTSA

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EIA

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