Freight Carrier · Melrose Park, IL
SILVICOM
1301 W ARMITAGE AVE · Melrose Park, IL 60160
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(708) 236-5732
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- MC #674163
- USDOT #1864495 USDOT Active
- 90Power Units
- 95Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
SILVICOM is a Melrose Park, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 90 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-674163 and their USDOT number is 1864495.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/18/2026 · last updated Sep 7, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name SILVICOM INC
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/18/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 11,538,363 (2024)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Chemicals
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 47 states over the past 24 months: NM (111), CA (98), TX (58), UT (52), TN (41), MO (40), OH (37), SD (35), WA (32), AZ (32), KY (31), IL (27), +35 more. Home base: Melrose Park, Illinois.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 3Injury
- 13Tow
- 16Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
5.96
87
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.3
71
Vehicle Maintenance
3.19
251
Drugs / Alcohol
0.01
2
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.02
5
Inspection Summary
- 960Total
- 568Clean
- 392With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 218 unique codes
Critical 66
- 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 173.24B4-HMGPHM (General Packaging) - HM residue adhering to outside of the package
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift
- 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged
- 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required
- 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.
- 172.504A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Bulk package/freight container/unit load device/transport vehicle not placarded as required.
- 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 172.301(a)No ID number on side/ends of non-bulk package - large quantity of single HM
- 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required
- 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit
- 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.47(c)Mis-matched slack adjuster effective length
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.65C-FNSFuel - Tank not secured.
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 26
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
- 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 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 carrier
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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.
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Unsafe Driving 20
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2TImproper turns
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Vehicle Maintenance 75
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.209(e)Power steering violations
- 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.
- 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 396.3A1-BACM-L6Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts.
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.13(c)(3)No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened
- 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding
- 393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.
- 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator
- 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Hazardous Materials 31
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).
- 172.516A-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to display placard(s) visible from the direction it faces.
- 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.
- 172.332Required ID markings displayed
- 172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car
- 172.502A2-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Any sign, advertisement, slogan (such as "Drive Safely"), or device that, by its color, design, shape or content, could be confused with any placard prescribed in this subpart
- 172.504B-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Improper placarding with a DANGEROUS placard(s)
- 172.506(a)(1)Placards not affixed to vehicle
- 172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached
- 172.516C5-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) so words or identification number printed on it are displayed horizontally, reading from left to right
- 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter
- 172.519Placard does not meet specifications
- 172.519C2-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to meet hazard class or division size requirements.
- 172.519D1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - The background color, symbol, text, numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate
- 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available
- 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information
- 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper
- 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.
- 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror
- 172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM
- 172.201A4-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper contains additional information not following basic description as required/permitted.
- 172.202A2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required.
- 172.203C2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required
- 172.600C2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information/telephone number immediately available for government agent
- 172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.
- 172.606B2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the shipping paper and emergency response information readily available on the transport vehicle.
- 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility
- 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind
- 397.3-SLLState/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated
- 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
Locations
Physical Address
SILVICOM1301 W ARMITAGE AVE
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
Mailing Address
Same as physical.