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EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC

3546 WALTERS RD · Syracuse, NY 13209

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #539721
  • USDOT #1427959 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 14
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC is a Syracuse, NY freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of New York. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-539721 and their USDOT number is 1427959.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 854,157 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New York — home base

Home base   Based in Syracuse, New York. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jun 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.69 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.51 6 Vehicle Maintenance 2.89 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.26 5

Inspection Summary

  • 55
    Total
  • 31
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 36 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 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
  • 391.11B1-AAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 10

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 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 malfunctions2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× 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
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance4× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns2× SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
3546 WALTERS RD
SYRACUSE, NY 13209
Mailing Address
EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
PO BOX 417
SYRACUSE, NY 13209

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