SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2907429
MC Number
978814
Fleet Size
67
Total Drivers
62
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ROCKFORD, Illinois, operating 67 power units with 62 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 15 crashes on file (4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 458 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
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Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
458
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Aug 20, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
15
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #2907429) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC has 458 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 15 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC operate?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC operates 67 power units with 62 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC located?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC is based in ROCKFORD, Illinois at 5728 LOGISTICS PARKWAY, 61109. Phone: (847) 321-9212.
What are SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
SILK WAY TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.