FMCSA Carrier Profile
EMPIRE BLENDED PRODUCTS INC
Bayville, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2897658 · MC 974123
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-974123 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC974123
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAO 58714896
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2897658
MC Number
MC-974123
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 6, 2016
Authority Granted
August 12, 2016
Annual Mileage
600,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
250 Hickory Lane, Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jay Gornitzky
Officer 2
Randy Gornitzky
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
16.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
18 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%
Ranks in the 41st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
15
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance52
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate46.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLK · 4V4NC9KJ4FN913724 | 6 | Passed |
| May 4, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLK · 4V4NC9KJ4FN913724 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | 4V4MC9EH8FN917991 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| January 12, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X5FD307184 | 0 | Clean |
| August 25, 2025 | DE | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X5FD307184 | 0 | Clean |
| July 19, 2025 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRTV · 1FUJBBCGX4LN26605 | 4 | Passed |
| June 12, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR9JLJX9707 | 7 | 1 OOS |
| May 27, 2025 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | VOLK · 4V4MC9EH8FN917991 | 0 | Clean |
| May 1, 2025 | NJ | Level I — Full | VOLK · 4V4MC9EH8FN917991 | 2 | Passed |
| April 22, 2025 | RI | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK7ADAT2953 | 7 | 2 OOS |
| April 1, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJGEBG9ELFN1357 | 0 | Clean |
| March 22, 2025 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4MC9EH8FN917991 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 21 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ9
NY3
CT2
PA2
DE1
MA1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
9
Tractor
9
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9KJ4FN913724 | 6 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EH8FN917991 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEBG9ELFN1357 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482W1YS716864 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C061535830 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C671542329 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK7ADAT2953 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5FD307184 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C271545180 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C471545181 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C651528704 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482CX51528382 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 1DTP16T22MP030178 | 1 | 1 |
| Dors | — | 1DTP16T23KP026783 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCGX4LN26605 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR9JLJX9707 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEB3WL967091 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF482W4YS716891 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C9E3812802 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0CJ302018 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8B0422XTT022404 | 1 | — |
| Arms | — | 5AXTF4027XR13048 | 1 | — |
| Arm | — | 5AXTF4027XR130480 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYFB4821LED14107 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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