Freight Carrier · Philadelphia, PA
SILK ROAD TRANS INC
9128 OLD NEWTOWN RD APT A11 · Philadelphia, PA 19115
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(215) 316-9590
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- MC #964452
- USDOT #2874679 USDOT Active
- 75Power Units
- 52Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
SILK ROAD TRANS INC is a Philadelphia, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 75 truck(s) in their fleet and 52 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-964452 and their USDOT number is 2874679.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/31/2025 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 07/31/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 5,789,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: PA (30), IL (23), OH (20), WI (15), IN (14), MD (12), IA (9), MN (8), NM (7), CA (6), TN (5), KY (5), +15 more. Home base: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 6Tow
- 7Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
4.15
29
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.4
13
Vehicle Maintenance
5.47
42
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.11
2
Inspection Summary
- 182Total
- 104Clean
- 78With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 97 unique codes
Critical 34
- 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
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:
- 395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time
- 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
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)
- 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.
- 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material
- 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 17
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 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
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions
- 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 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-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Hours of Service 6
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 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
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 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.
Vehicle Maintenance 32
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 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.
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 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.
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 392.2SLSNCState/Local Laws - CMV snow chains required
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Hazardous Materials 8
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 172.302A-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a bulk HM package with ID numbers as required.
- 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information
- 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information
- 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.
- 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain
Locations
Physical Address
SILK ROAD TRANS INC9128 OLD NEWTOWN RD APT A11
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19115
Mailing Address
SILK ROAD TRANS INC2108 ASHTON DR
JAMISON, PA 18929