EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 2944575 • 2807 CHAMPION RD, NAPERVILLE, IL, 60564
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-996473 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 9, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 945949102 | ON FILE | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN278227 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN278227 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN278227 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0323117 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM021165-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM021165-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2017 | Feb 15, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 945949102 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN278227 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2021 | Feb 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN278227 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 0323117 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN278227 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM021165-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2019 | Feb 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM021165-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2018 | Feb 15, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC996473 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2018 |
| MC996473 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2017 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
11 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:399.211-CBP | Cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records