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EMPIRE KOSHER POULTRY INC
Mifflintown, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 5583 · MC 339742
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs · first granted 1998
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-339742 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Old Republic Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs since reinstatement on October 26, 2022; first granted July 31, 1998 (28 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC339742
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Old Republic Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy Z35726
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MXI80368829
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
5583
MC Number
MC-339742
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
July 31, 1998
Authority Reinstated
October 26, 2022
Annual Mileage
684,490 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
247 Empire Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Jeffrey Brown
Officer 2
David Mears
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 16, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA7
NJ2
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Dry Van
4
Tank
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Circle A | Tank · 38 ft | 4C9AB3820R1582008 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD1XSLVK4944 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT7GHHK4263 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K6823706 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J6441208 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K6823703 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K6823704 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Walinga, Inc. | Tank · 36 ft | 2W9HA36268G001051 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG3LSKZ9165 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG5LSKZ9166 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG7LSKZ9167 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6TSWW0466 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN7SL516915 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPT3EN487026 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2026 | G706622989 | FAYETTE TOWNSHIP PA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR CIRCLE A |
5KJJBWD1XSLVK4944 4C9AB3820R1582008 |
PA ZWD8590 PA PT568T5 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| February 13, 2026 | M605604431 | PA, PA | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6TSWW0466 1UYVS2534J6441208 |
IN 3973406 IN P744372 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | E915602237 | ON ALLENTOWN BLVD JUST WEST OF, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR CIRCLE A |
5KJJBWD1XSLVK4944 4C9AB3820R1582008 |
PA ZWD8590 PA PT568T5 |
| May 1, 2025 | SPSRI00208 | GREENWICH SCALE WB, NJ | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLFG3LSKZ9165 1UYVS2537K6823704 |
IN 2901642 IN P849367 |
| April 22, 2025 | L209511243 | I78- OFF RAMP AT PINE GROVE RD, PA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT7GHHK4263 |
PA ZVS6337 |
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | H512502937 | ON SUSQUEHANNA TRL 193 FEET SO, PA | III | 4 | — | EMPIRE KOSHER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALINGA, INC. |
3HSDJAPT3EN487026 2W9HA36268G001051 |
PA ZWM8368 PA PT602S9 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | G708434886 | ON INDUSTRIAL PARK RD 203 FEET, PA | III | 1 | — | MATTERNS HATCHERY | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMN7SL516915 |
IN 3599553 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| May 28, 2024 | H505414905 | ON US22 E 220.3, PA | III | 1 | — | WEST SIDE FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLFG7LSKZ9167 1UYVS2535K6823703 |
IN 2901644 IN P849366 |
| 395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | SPSEI00503 | GREENWICH EB, NJ | I | 9 | 3 | EMPIRE KOSHER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLFG5LSKZ9166 1UYVS2530K6823706 |
IN 2901643 IN P849369 |
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 22, 2023 | H504335604 | ON US22 E AT MM 220.0, PA | II | — | — | EMPIRE KOSHER POULTRY INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT7GHHK4263 |
PA ZVS6337 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MATTERNS HATCHERY | 1 | December 13, 2024 |
| WEST SIDE FOODS | 1 | May 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 26, 2022 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 8, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 31, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 1998 | Cargo | On file |
| September 1, 2003 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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