HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1427959-empire-auto-transportation-group-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (315) 488-2523, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC539721.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC539721 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0162880002 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 16, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 36 · New York avg 18.5%
4 of 59 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | NY | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NY | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
41 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 60 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 4 | 58.5% | 71.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 24.4% | 9.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 7.3% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 4 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 2 | 0 |
| Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B1A | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | Upper Darby Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1427959 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC539721 |
| Legal name | EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 854,157 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 21, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 22, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
What does EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC's operating authority allow?
MC539721: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1427959. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (315) 488-2523, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC539721, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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