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SILK EXPRESS LLC

75 EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 355 · Aurora, IL 60504

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  • MC #1629160
  • USDOT #4216701 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SILK EXPRESS LLC is a Aurora, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1629160 and their USDOT number is 4216701.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 24,562 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Idaho — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: CA (4), MT (3), PA (2), NM (2), SC (2), SD (1), OR (1), KY (1), IN (1), MO (1), NE (1), NY (1), +7 more. Home base: Aurora, Illinois.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 8.88 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.68 7 Vehicle Maintenance 11.66 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.32 1

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 28 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 6

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SILK EXPRESS LLC
75 EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 355
AURORA, IL 60504
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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