Silica Transport Inc
- USDOT
- 11284
- Docket
- MC134637
- Website
- Silica Transport Inc
Great carrier to work with, very responsive. Always on time and have never had an issue, we use them 2+ times a week.
Overview
Silica Transport, Inc. was founded in 1969 to provide transportation to a local mining company. STI has diversified and now serves a variety of shippers.
Management: Family owned and operated. Jack and Carole Knight founded STI in 1969. Their children and grandchildren are active in the operation and management of STI providing customer service 24/7.
EQUIPMENT: STI owns 45 tractors and 170 trailers including dry-bulk tanks, propane transports, flatbeds and end-dumps. Satellite dispatch and tracking was implemented in 1989 and now all trucks are equipped with Omnitracs that enables real-time tracking, workflow and electronic onboard recording. STI is dedicated to keeping pace with technological advances that enable better service. All of the equipment is spec’d to provide maximum economy and payload.
REGION SERVED: Eastern half of the U.S.. from Guion and West Memphis, Arkansas
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 30 | 185 | 0 |
| Leased | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Liquids/Gases
- Commodities Dry Bulk
Truck Types
- Dump Trailer
- Flatbed
- Tanker
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 1,905,159 (2023)
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 10/04/1984 (40 years, 2 months)
- Contract Active — 10/25/1984 (40 years, 1 month)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 2 | 8 | 2.57 | 20.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1.66 | 23.7% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.08 | 3.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Crash Reports | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 51 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 34 | 7 | 20.59% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Excess)
- Company Name
- Underwriters At Lloyds London
- Policy Limit
- $2,000,000
- Policy Number
- SCT1541024
- Effective Date
- 06/01/2024
- Insurance Type
- BIPD
- Company Name
- Underwriters At Lloyds London
- Policy Limit
- $2,000,000
- Policy Number
- SCT1541024
- Effective Date
- 06/01/2024
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Great West Casualty Co.
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- CLP79631X
- Effective Date
- 06/01/2020
