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Carrier profile · USDOT 4216701 · MC-1629160 · Updated 07/03/2026

SILK EXPRESS LLC

30 power unitsavg 3.8 yrNational · 19 statesAURORA, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1629160 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.8Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(630) 770-2698Email dispatchsafetysilkexpress@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-03

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority2 yr active
since 2024
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo42.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Lessor pool

30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3.8 yr

Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

2 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 2-yr authority, 43% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SILK EXPRESS LLC safe to work with?

Is SILK EXPRESS LLC safe to load? SILK EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 4216701, MC-1629160) is an active leasing/lessor-pool motor carrier based in AURORA, IL, operating 30 power units and 35 drivers. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 28 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 42.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-03.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-03
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Frequently asked

What is SILK EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?

SILK EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 4216701, and its motor carrier number is MC-1629160.

Is SILK EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-03, SILK EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SILK EXPRESS LLC's safety record?

SILK EXPRESS LLC has a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is SILK EXPRESS LLC's fleet?

SILK EXPRESS LLC operates 30 power units and 35 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SILK EXPRESS LLC based?

SILK EXPRESS LLC is based in AURORA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.