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Carrier profile · USDOT 2907429 · MC-978814 ·
Silk Way Transport Inc
67 power unitsavg 3.2 yrNational · 44 statesROCKFORD, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-978814 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
67Power units
149 observed · MCS-150
170Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
120 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2907429) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 20, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 457 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 201 vehicle-level and 457 driver-level — across 44 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 67 power units and 62 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 25, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 2907429, and its motor carrier number is MC-978814.
Is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC has a 22.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 613 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC operates 67 power units and 62 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC based?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC is based in ROCKFORD, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 44 states.
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