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Carrier profile · USDOT 4272893 · MC-1659708 · Updated Jul 19, 2026
SILK ROAD INC
5 power unitsavg 6.3 yrMulti-region · 10 statesMATTHEWS, NC80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1659708 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 19, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo60.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SILK ROAD INC (USDOT 4272893) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 19, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from STAR MUTUAL RRG effective Oct 3, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 19, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 60.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 19, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 24, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 19, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SILK ROAD INC's USDOT number?
SILK ROAD INC's USDOT number is 4272893, and its motor carrier number is MC-1659708.
Is SILK ROAD INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 19, 2026, SILK ROAD INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SILK ROAD INC's safety record?
SILK ROAD INC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 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 ROAD INC's fleet?
SILK ROAD INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SILK ROAD INC based?
SILK ROAD INC is based in MATTHEWS, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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