P SILVA & SONS INC

AUTHORIZED
803 LA CUESTA CT, SALINAS, CA, 93905|(831) 539-6971

USDOT

3091396

MC Number

72188

Fleet Size

10

Total Drivers

10

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

P SILVA & SONS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in SALINAS, California, operating 10 power units with 10 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 17.8% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 73 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

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.

Driver OOS rate17.8%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate23.8%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 8.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.4% across 312,857 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

73

Total

63%

Driver %

Driver Inspections73
Vehicle Inspections42
Driver OOS Rate17.8%
Vehicle OOS Rate23.8%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 6, 2025

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is P SILVA & SONS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. P SILVA & SONS INC (USDOT #3091396) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is P SILVA & SONS INC's safety record?

P SILVA & SONS INC has 73 inspections on file and 1 crash on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does P SILVA & SONS INC operate?

P SILVA & SONS INC operates 10 power units with 10 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does P SILVA & SONS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. P SILVA & SONS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is P SILVA & SONS INC located?

P SILVA & SONS INC is based in SALINAS, California at 803 LA CUESTA CT, 93905. Phone: (831) 539-6971.

What are P SILVA & SONS INC's out-of-service rates?

P SILVA & SONS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 17.8%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.8% (national average: 20.72%).