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EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION INC

1365 HARVELL DR · Batavia, IL 60510

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  • MC #70870
  • USDOT #3089003 USDOT Active
  • 9
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION INC is a Batavia, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 9 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-70870 and their USDOT number is 3089003.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/17/2026 · last updated Aug 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/17/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,054,473 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) California — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: IA (10), IL (7), CA (4), AZ (3), WI (3), WA (2), OR (2), IN (2), MI (1), OK (1), TN (1), GA (1), +1 more. Home base: Batavia, Illinois.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Sep 18, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 37.5% 23.4% Driver 15.2% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 16.35 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.31 18 Vehicle Maintenance 8.1 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.65 4

Inspection Summary

  • 38
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 28
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 64 unique codes

Critical 24

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPVELDTHOS (Passenger) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 13

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number5× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION INC
1365 HARVELL DR
BATAVIA, IL 60510
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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