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EMPIRE WRECKING COMPANY OF READING PA INC
Reading, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 276178 · MC 216047
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1989
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-216047 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Key Risk Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on November 24, 2015; first granted March 27, 1989 (37 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC216047
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAP2019811-19
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
276178
MC Number
MC-216047
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
July 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 17, 1986
Authority First Granted
March 27, 1989
Authority Reinstated
November 24, 2015
Annual Mileage
130,325 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1440 Carbon Street, Reading, PA 19601
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Chris Gring
Officer 2
Todd O'neil
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD2
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill | Semi-trailer | 1718CH | 1 | — |
| Flor | Semi-trailer | 1F9D2N328WC001008 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Rogers | Flatbed · 55 ft | 1RBH7553XNAR27145 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X4DJ342123 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X2JJ179321 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX4SJ190888 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | 0295C00795 | PARKTON MD | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ROGERS ROGERS TRA |
1XKZP4TX4SJ190888 1RBH7553XNAR27145 1RBA10414NAR27146 |
PA AH37433 PA PT196P3 PA PT196P4 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | E906510502 | MILTON GROVE LANDFILL, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FLOR |
1XKWD40X4DJ342123 1F9D2N328WC001008 |
PA AG35425 PA XS04688 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| January 27, 2025 | 0295C00405 | PARKTON MD | II | 2 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HILL |
1XKZD40X2JJ179321 1718CH |
PA AH44008 PA PT904C2 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 24, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 9, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 9, 2015 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 3, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 7, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 12, 2004 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 10, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 5, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 7, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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