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J&J EMPIRE LLC
Clifton, NJ
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3840972 · MC 1396808
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1396808 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on March 11, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1396808
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3840972
MC Number
MC-1396808
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 21, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 12, 2022
Authority First Granted
March 7, 2023
Authority Reinstated
June 18, 2024
Annual Mileage
5,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Clifton, NJ
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y286VRH20515 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ6EN158733 | 2 | 2 |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2024 | E952430974 | I80 W EXIT 274, PA | II | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
4V4NC9EJ6EN158733 1E1H5Y286VRH20515 |
NJ AY740R ME 5228398 |
| 393.9T | OOSInoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| October 22, 2024 | SPRSI01278 | KNOWLTON SCALES, NJ | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
4V4NC9EJ6EN158733 1E1H5Y286VRH20515 |
NJ AY740R WV 5228398 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 18, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 17, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 12, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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