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EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL LTD
DBA: Empire Cls
Secaucus, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 534941 · MC 190692
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-190692 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC190692
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy EMP 0138090-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
534941
MC Number
MC-190692
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 26, 1993
Authority Reinstated
January 7, 2008
Annual Mileage
355,187 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
225 Meadowlands Parkway, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brian Sohn
Officer 2
Kendrick Guzman
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
1 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2025 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
US5
NJ3
NY3
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Cargo Van
7
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 3 | W1X8ND3Y4RT161864 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF5GT6KEG25357 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFCXPDNX8702 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 2 | W1X5EDHY1NT109324 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 2 | W1X5EDHYXNT091437 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 3 | W1X8ND3Y5PT144164 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 3 | W1X8ND3Y5PT150269 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 3 | W1X8ND3Y8RT159616 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Cargo Van · Class 3 | W1X8ND3Y9PT148590 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mercedes-benz Sprinter | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | WDAPF4CC9HP547400 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | DTHTI00119 | NJ, NJ | I | 1 | — | LINE RUN | Bus |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFCXPDNX8702 |
NJ OYB7862 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | M606900445 | JAMAICA NY | II | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X8ND3Y4RT161864 |
NJ OL9352K |
| April 23, 2026 | M607500194 | JAMAICA NY | I | — | — | — | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X8ND3Y9PT148590 |
NJ OL9123K |
| February 12, 2026 | SPQZI01874 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
FORD |
1FDAF5GT6KEG25357 |
NJ OYB3887 |
| July 15, 2025 | M606200490 | JAMAICA NY | I | — | — | JUWON | Passenger Van |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X8ND3Y5PT144164 |
NJ OL9125K |
| December 26, 2024 | SPRDI01589 | METLIFE/ TP SNW 115.4, NJ | III | — | — | — | Limousine |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X8ND3Y8RT159616 |
NJ OL9126K |
| December 5, 2024 | 1914000108 | SECAUCUS NJ, US | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X8ND3Y4RT161864 |
NJ OL9352K |
| December 5, 2024 | 1914000110 | SECAUCUS NJ, US | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X5EDHY1NT109324 |
NJ 0L8297K |
| December 5, 2024 | 1914000109 | SECAUCUS NJ, US | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X8ND3Y5PT150269 |
NJ OL9351K |
| December 5, 2024 | 1914000111 | SECAUCUS NJ, US | V | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MERCEDES-BENZ |
W1X5EDHYXNT091437 |
NJ OL7620K |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JUWON | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
| LARRY DRURY | 1 | November 22, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 27, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 24, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 7, 2008 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| December 31, 2007 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 26, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 20, 1999 | COMMON | On Record |
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