License Plate IL P1271948 (Illinois) — Silk Express Llc
USDOT 4216701 · 2021 Freightliner Cascadia
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMP4519 | IL P1271948 | SILK EXPRESS LLC · USDOT 4216701 |
| 2025-02-13 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMP4519 | IL P1271948 | FNI LOGISTICS INC · USDOT 3538162 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this plate
Silk Express Llc Active
- USDOT
- 4216701
- MC
- 1629160
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Aurora, IL
- Power units
- 35
- Drivers
- 40
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 31
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 50%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-10-22). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.This plate has also been operated by 1 other carrier (listed below).
What this means
License plate IL-P1271948 appears in FMCSA inspection records 11 times. Recorded on one vehicle: VIN 3AKJHHDR0MSMP4519 (2021 Freightliner Cascadia). Operated by 2 different carriers (DOT numbers) over its inspection history. Most recent operating carrier: Silk Express Llc (USDOT 4216701). Vehicle make on file: Freightliner (FRHT) (TRUCK TRACTOR). 6 out-of-service results across all inspections.
About this plate
Commercial license plate IL-P1271948 (Illinois) appears in FMCSA roadside inspection records tied to one commercial vehicle. Inspection activity under this plate runs from 2025-01-22 to 2026-10-22. The latest inspection was in California, a Level I — full inspection of the driver and the vehicle. That is outside the plate's issuing jurisdiction (Illinois).
Vehicle on this plate
This plate is associated with a single vehicle, a 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — VIN 3AKJHHDR0MSMP4519 (truck tractor).
Combined inspection & out-of-service record
Across all vehicles on this plate there are 11 inspections on FMCSA record. The records show 6 out-of-service violations across 11 inspections. OOS breakdown: 5 vehicle, 1 driver. The leading violation category is Vehicle Maintenance (18), then Fatigued Driving (HOS) (4). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operators
2 carriers have operated vehicles under this plate (most recent first): Silk Express Llc (USDOT 4216701) from 2025-04-09 to 2026-10-22; Fni Logistics Inc (USDOT 3538162) from 2025-01-22 to 2025-02-13.
Vehicle detail (inspections per unit)
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | ⚠ High |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 4 | ! Moderate |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |