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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 29, 2026
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EMPIRE AUTO TRANSPORTATION GROUP INC
USDOT 1427959 · MC539721 · EIN 47-2049972 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3546 WALTERS RD, SYRACUSE, NY, 13209
(315) 488-2523 · VITALY GERASIMOVICH
78
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
17 / 14
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
58 / 252
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Sentry Select Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy A0162880002 · eff 12/16/2022
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance146 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance53 pts
Unsafe Driving27 pts
Driver Fitness26 pts
Other18 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 21 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 20 |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
NY33
PA10
GA2
FL2
NC2
VT2
NJ2
MN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.58 | 1.58 | ≈16–23% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.39 | 0.29 | ≈42–49% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.15 | 0.13 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.85 | 2.80 | ≈32–36% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-09-14. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Onondaga County, NY · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Onondaga County, NY to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 70% · Speeding 30%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 12 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 53% · Log / ELD device 21% · Other 13% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 18 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 63% (2 OOS) · Tires 14% (1 OOS) · Brakes 10% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 23 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Other2 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEQP, 393.95F
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.185).
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 25%
393.95A1
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.138).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer13 incomplete vehicle9 truck
Company profile
Officer
VITALY GERASIMOVICH
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2005-10-22
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 10 carriers
Shares identifiers with 10 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTWERP AUTO TRANSPORT INC | 3973687 | 9 VINs | strong |
| ONTARIO AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 4317073 | 6 VINs | strong |
| CUSE AUTO TRANSPORT LLC | 2399657 | 3 VINs | strong |
| ANTWERP ESTATES LLC | 4487565 | officer | strong |
| EMPIRE TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 4142513 | officer | strong |
| L & V DOMESTIC & IMPORT AUTO SALE INC | 1052597 | officer | strong |
| CELL-TECH SERVICES LLC | 3268718 | address | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: L & V DOMESTIC & IMPORT AUTO SALE INC (USDOT 1052597, 2002).
Activity history (recent)
05/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2024)
12/16/2022 — Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0162880002
12/16/2022 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0162880001
12/16/2021 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007668
12/17/2020 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007668
12/16/2020 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB003337
11/19/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/10/2020)
12/16/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002822
11/19/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/11/2019)
07/27/2019 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002822
06/28/2019 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002822
02/01/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
01/29/2019 — Insurance name changed — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002822
12/16/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002258
11/19/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/13/2018)
01/13/2018 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002033
12/16/2017 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002033
12/16/2017 — Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 73TRB002033
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1427959.