Silva's Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 371007 · Lowell, MA 01852 · 9784544805
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 11/11/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Silva's Express INC (DOT# 371007) in Lowell, Massachusetts has 17 inspections on record with 33 violations and a 35.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 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 · 33 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 · 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 11/26/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/19/2024 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2024 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2024 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2024 | RI | 0 | 0 |
| 01/10/2024 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| 12/20/2023 | SC | 1 | 0 |
| 09/26/2023 | CT | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-SEP-24 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-AUG-25 | AL | 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 | Safety Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Hanover Insurance Co. | N/A |
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.