Silver Arrow Express Safety Record

DOT# 2289209 · Rockford, IL 61109 · 8153981111

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/22/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Silver Arrow Express (DOT# 2289209) in Rockford, Illinois has 328 inspections on record with 258 violations and a 11.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 11 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

328 Inspections
11.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
11 Crashes
92 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.6%
Carrier: 11.6% (38 of 328) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.1%
Carrier: 2.1% (7 of 328) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Illinois
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Illinois

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

258 total violations across 328 inspections
45 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
81
Unsafe Driving
99
Hours of Service
65
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
7
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 37 states
Level 1: 104 (32%) Level 2: 74 (23%) Level 3: 148 (45%) Level 4: 2 (1%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/22/2026 AR 3 0 0
03/21/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/19/2026 MI 3 0 0
03/19/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/19/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/06/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/04/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/03/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/03/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/28/2026 TX 3 0 1
5 injury crashes
21-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
21-OCT-24 TX 0 2 0
20-JUL-24 NE 0 2 0
15-MAR-24 LA 0 0 0
12-DEC-25 GA 0 0 0
10-MAY-24 MO 0 1 0
09-APR-25 MS 0 0 0
06-NOV-25 TX 0 1 0
06-NOV-24 IL 0 0 0
06-JAN-25 KY 0 0 0
05-AUG-24 IL 0 2 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC188228
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary American Trucking and Transp. Ins. Co., Rrg $1,000 03/01/2023

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 92
Drivers 84
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/28/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20241105 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 350,992
Address 3814 11th Street, Rockford, IL 61109