Silk Way Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 2907429 · Rockford, IL 61109 · 8473219212
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Silk Way Transport INC (DOT# 2907429) in Rockford, Illinois has 486 inspections on record with 425 violations and a 12.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 12 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 425 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | OR | 0 | 3 |
| 03/24/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/23/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/22/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | MT | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | WA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 12 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-MAY-24 | TX | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24-JUN-24 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAY-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-AUG-24 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-JAN-26 | WY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-SEP-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-OCT-24 | UT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-DEC-24 | CO | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-MAY-25 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-JUN-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Highlander Specialty Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
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.