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EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION INC
Batavia, IL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 16.7% of 18 driver inspections — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3089003 · MC 70870
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-70870 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico General Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
36.7% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
36.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 16.7% of 18 driver inspections — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 1, 2025; first granted October 26, 2018 (7 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 46.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC070870
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300143720
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3089003
MC Number
MC-70870
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 23, 2018
Authority First Granted
October 26, 2018
Authority Reinstated
May 1, 2025
Annual Mileage
1,054,473 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1365 Harvell Dr, Batavia, IL 60510
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Niyaz Usmanov
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance62
Unsafe Driving22
Hours of Service49
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate46.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (25.5pp higher)
36.7% of 30 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
8 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
14 of 34 inspections
Hours of Service
15 of 34 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 34 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 34 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA10
IL8
CA5
AZ4
WI4
IN3
and 8 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
~11
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
11
Flatbed
9
Semi-trailer
3
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0RN641026 | 9 | 4 |
| 2024 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A33RR058218 | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7NN603929 | 6 | 3 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3RN624737 | 6 | 3 |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A37NR055705 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A36GR036890 | 4 | 1 |
| Reit | Semi-trailer | 1RND53A36KR045435 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A3XRR060757 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8NN302945 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A39SR071416 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3SN680358 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ7RN652623 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ9RN641025 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG533A1RC444738 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A36RR060755 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ04824DW119473 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ6HN990433 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTP80Z28YG054698 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A34KR045435 | 1 | — |
| Benson Tru | Semi-trailer | 1TTE623A8F3870226 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DG601315 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4LN226380 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8LN226382 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8PN611088 | 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 (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | 270L000263 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | ODYSSEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ9RN641025 1RND53A33RR058218 |
IL P 1218541 IL 927616ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| October 4, 2026 | TSTC000062 | WY, WY | III | 2 | — | JOHN DEERE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ9RN641025 1RND53A33RR058218 |
IL P1218541 IL 927616ST |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | TKMP000041 | WY, WY | III | 1 | — | JOHN DEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK RNTR |
4V4NC9EJ9RN641025 1RND53A36KR045435 |
IL P1218541 IL 924368ST |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | UDWG001960 | CA, CA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ0RN641026 1RND53A33RR058218 |
IL NONE IL 927616 |
| 395.8E-HOSPVELDT | OOSHOS (Passenger) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | UFFR005233 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ0RN641026 1RND53A33RR058218 |
IL P1272758 IL 927616ST |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 9, 2026 | 207W000165 | IA, IA | II | 15 | 3 | CLIFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ8NN302945 1RND53A36RR060755 |
IL P1169325 IL 943251ST |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 0863002445 | STANWOOD WA | III | 1 | — | MONARCH LINEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EH7NN603929 1RND53A36GR036890 |
IL P1057533 IL 1025004ST |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 24, 2026 | 5003630045 | I-80 W/B MP .5, IL | III | 7 | — | PREMIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EJ0RN641026 1RND53A37NR055705 |
IL P1272758 ME 262757E |
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | UE9Q005540 | CA, CA | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH PLATFORMS |
4V4NC9EH7NN603929 1JJG533A1RC444738 |
IL P1057533 IL 943945ST |
| 391.11B2-S | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | STRAL04667 | MI, MI | II | 3 | 1 | THE BOEING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EH7NN603929 1RND53A3XRR060757 |
IL P1057533 IL 959174ST |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | 2 | October 4, 2026 |
| CNH | 2 | September 27, 2024 |
| ODYSSEY | 1 | October 10, 2026 |
| JOHN DEER | 1 | September 26, 2026 |
| CLIFFS | 1 | August 9, 2026 |
| MONARCH LINEN | 1 | June 29, 2026 |
| PREMIER | 1 | May 24, 2026 |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| DCPC TACOMA | 1 | March 25, 2026 |
| JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| JDM STEEL SERVICE | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
27 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 23, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 13, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 21, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 11, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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