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EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC

USDOT 1595671 • 16 BRIDGEWATER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11222

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,595,671
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
New York
Phone
7183835500
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
131
Drivers (MCS-150)
203
MCS-150 Mileage
1,266,136
Physical Address
16 BRIDGEWATER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11222
Contact
Phone: 7183835500

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
106
Violations
70
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.0%
Driver OOS %
2.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
131
Drivers (MCS-150)
203
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
7
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
6
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
7
May
4
Jun
6
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 106 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 106 inspections

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Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 106 inspections)

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Violation Summary (70 violations from latest 100 of 106 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1008Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLTFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.126B-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(a)Cab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80Exhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:99999910—Unknown
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.70vs nat'l 1.80
-1.10 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (106 inspections)

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fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (106 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687522160RoadsideNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 20, 202687393972PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 10, 202687289905PORT WASHINGTON NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 9, 202686991598FLANDERS NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 28, 202686934791JERICHO NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 21, 202686902169DEER PARK NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Jan 5, 202686705384PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 18, 202586650243NEW ROCHELLE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 30, 202586231846YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 3, 202586002501ROSLYN HEIGHTS NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LHLINo
Sep 30, 202585966170EAST MEADOW NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 29, 202585949469ROSLYN HEIGHTS NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Sep 11, 202585797171YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Sep 5, 202585755150HAUPPAUGE NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Aug 26, 202585641572YAPHANK NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 14, 202585541936NORTH BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 12, 202585516085YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 8, 202585498737ROSLYN HEIGHTS NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 1, 202585417624BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 24, 202585365822MERRICK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A3, 392.2-SLLS4No
Jul 24, 202585357342PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 23, 202585346335YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.5B-HWSLYes
Jul 9, 202585218589ROSLYN HEIGHTS NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 1, 202585134433PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLTFCNo
Jul 1, 202585148745DIX HILLS NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 30, 202585133014BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 16, 202584968069BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 13, 202584996627NORTH BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 4, 202584909491PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 22, 202584807435PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 22, 202584795768YAPHANK NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 21, 202584794185SOUTH FARMINGDALE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLEQP, 391.11B4Yes
May 15, 202584734799DIX HILLS NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 15, 202584735817YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 6, 202584589584WOODBURY NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 1, 202584586401NEW YORK NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.201B-FRNo
Apr 24, 202584508602FREEPORT NYNYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Apr 1, 202584314420GARDEN CITY NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK11393.207F-SDAS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-HLLHYes
Mar 25, 202584267400YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 25, 202584277552YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
Feb 25, 202584022148PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 25, 202584020976YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Feb 13, 202583857006LAWRENCE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 6, 202583807122RIVERHEAD NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 5, 202583786198BRENTWOOD NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 4, 202583833721PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 30, 202583764628BALDWIN NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 22, 202583723317YAPHANK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 3, 202583561839YAPHANK NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 11, 202483360041OLD WESTBURY NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

78 total · 9.0% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

YAPHANK (EB)17 · 2 OOS
YAPHANK NY15 · 1 OOS
PLAINVIEW NY9
PORT WASHINGTON NY5
PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RD5
ROSLYN HEIGHTS NY4 · 1 OOS
WOODBURY NY3
BELLMORE NY3

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
30
Across 18 crashes
Tow-Aways
19

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 3, 2025NYINJURY01NORTH HILLSe/b lie exit 36...393885EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Feb 6, 2025NJTOW00FRANKLIN TWPI-287...VJ2632EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Aug 6, 2024NYINJURY02—Ref Marker:...T50108EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
May 21, 2024NYINJURY02—Ref Marker: 27 07051450...T50047EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Dec 15, 2023NYINJURY03—Ref Marker:...S51013EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Jun 19, 2023NYINJURY02—Ref Marker:...421945EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Sep 7, 2022NYINJURY01—Ref Marker:495 07031011...A72076EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Mar 24, 2022NYINJURY01—Ref Marker:...645974EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Feb 17, 2022NYINJURY04—Ref Marker:...220161EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Jan 19, 2022NYINJURY01—Rt 278I Ref Mrkr 278IX5M33026...G79521EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Dec 28, 2021NYINJURY02—Rt 35 Ref Mrkr 35 87012080...S51018EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Dec 1, 2021NYTOW00—Ref Marker:...766619EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Jun 29, 2021NYTOW00—Rt 495I Ref Mrkr 495IX5M13100...645981EMPIRE MERCHANTS LLC
Oct 9, 2020NYINJURY01————
Apr 30, 2020NYINJURY01————
Mar 6, 2020NYINJURY02————
Aug 2, 2019NYTOW00————
Apr 30, 2019NYINJURY02————
May 22, 2018NYINJURY01————
May 8, 2017NYINJURY01————
May 5, 2017NYINJURY02————
Apr 27, 2017NYTOW00————
Aug 30, 2016NYTOW00————
Dec 16, 2011NYTOW00————
Oct 6, 2011NYINJURY01————
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Compliance Timeline

25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 3, 2025
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 6, 2025
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0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 6, 2024
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0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 21, 2024
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0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 15, 2023
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0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jun 19, 2023
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0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 7, 2022
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 24, 2022
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 17, 2022
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0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Jan 19, 2022
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 28, 2021
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Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 1, 2021
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0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2021
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0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 9, 2020
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 30, 2020
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 6, 2020
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0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 2, 2019
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Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 30, 2019
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0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 22, 2018
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 8, 2017
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0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 5, 2017
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0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 27, 2017
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Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2016
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Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 16, 2011
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Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 6, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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