SILVA'S EXPRESS INC

DOT 371007 MC 205643 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
19 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 52.63% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
6 units

Drivers: 6

Trailers: 11 (11 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

81 PHOENIX AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01852

Phone Number

(978) 454-4805

Mailing Address

81 PHOENIX AVENUE, LOWELL, MA, 01852

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(978) 454-4960

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2012-01-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-01-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-10-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-04-02 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2006-07-14 — HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1997-01-31 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-01-31 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-09-06 — MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1996-08-26 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1996-08-26 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1996-08-13 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1996-05-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1996-05-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-02-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-02-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC205643 1997-01-31

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2022-01-26 BIPD/Primary 5923036 $1,000,000 SAFETY INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2010-10-01 Cargo IHN 8862109 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2012-01-26 BIPD/Primary 5057655 $750,000 SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 2022-01-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-04-01 CARGO 790000383 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 2010-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-01-26 BIPD/Primary PGC10007250194 $750,000 PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-01-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-26 BIPD/Primary PIL7250194 $750,000 PILGRIM INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-01-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-10-01 CARGO B01 QBR830581 $750,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-12-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-01-26 BIPD/Primary A5-820-972 K 74 54 $750,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2006-01-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-01-26 BIPD/Primary 8003458 $750,000 NORFOLK & DEDHAM MUTUAL FIRE … 2001-01-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-01-26 BIPD/Primary XM6 880323 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 2000-01-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-10-01 CARGO 3AT 630106-00 $750,000 LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2003-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-10-01 BIPD/Primary 946695 $750,000 SAFETY INSURANCE CO. 1996-02-15 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-10-01 CARGO CBR409469 $750,000 ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… 1995-11-22 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

52.63%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

19 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 19 Last inspection: May 26, 2026 Total crashes: 24

FMCSA Inspection Records (19 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 26, 2026

3700002203

Level 3 VT FRHT 3ALXFB00...

May 12, 2026

7635999748

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MS 3ALXFB00...

May 12, 2026

7635999748

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MS FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Apr 21, 2026

3085000241

7 viol.
Level 2 CT FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Nov 11, 2025

CR00004032

1 viol.
Level 3 MA FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Apr 22, 2025

4690000933

1 viol.
Level 2 AR FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

Nov 26, 2024

2319C00201

1 viol.
Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 3ALXFB00...

Jul 19, 2024

SPD0236065

1 viol.
Level 3 NY FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Jul 1, 2024

V241453295

1 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Mar 18, 2024

LAOU004433

1 viol.
Level 2 LA FRHT 1FVXFB00...

Feb 13, 2024

0070000065

1 viol.
Level 3 RI FREIGHTLIN 1FVXFB00...

Jan 10, 2024

SPG0195397

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NY FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Dec 20, 2023

K314003886

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 SC PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Sep 26, 2023

3061002302

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 CT FRHT 3ALXFB00...

Sep 21, 2023

1433000078

Level 3 GA FRHT 1FVXFB00...
Total Inspections

19

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

19

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (24 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 16, 2026

MA • MATBC0037707

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 7, 2026

MA • MATBC0037345

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 12, 2025

AL • AL0005683592

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 25, 2024

VA • VA0242735298

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 20, 2018

PA • PA809985300X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2017

NJ • NJ0017940943

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2017

VA • VA0172415173

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 10, 2016

NC • NC0104677838

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 15, 2015

TX • TX4DN8HQE1NX

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Sep 6, 2014

PA • PA410909200X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2011

CT • CT1100674895

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2007

WA • WA0002659846

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 23, 2005

PA • PA514946800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 3, 2004

SC • SC004136409A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Mar 17, 2004

CT • CTG04-014119

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

7

Total Crashes

24

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

19
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

6
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

6

4 owned

Trailers

11

11 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

6

CDL Drivers: 6
Interstate: 6
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

6

Power Units

6

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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