EMPIRE WRECKING COMPANY OF READING PA INC

DOT 276178 MC 216047 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
7 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 14.29% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
4 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 15 (15 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1440 CARBON STREET, READING, PA, 19601

Phone Number

(610) 396-2520

Mailing Address

1440 CARBON STREET, READING, PA, 19601

Cell Phone

(484) 256-1967

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(610) 372-3402

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
37 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
37 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-07-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-07-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-11-24 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2015-11-24 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2015-11-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2015-11-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-12-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-10-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-09-10 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC216047 2015-11-09
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC216047 2004-10-12

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-11-01 BIPD/Primary BAP2019811-19 $750,000 KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2018-11-01 BIPD/Primary BAP2019811-13 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-08-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-11-01 BIPD/Primary BAP2019811-11 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-01 BIPD/Primary CF4CA00806-151 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2015-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-11-01 BIPD/Primary CAX82477 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2015-11-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-11-01 BIPD/Primary CA-X82477 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2014-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-11-01 BIPD/Primary CA-X28713 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2013-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-02-24 BIPD/Primary CA-X28713 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2012-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-11-01 BIPD/Primary CA-X28713 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2012-02-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-22 BIPD/Primary S1575968 $750,000 SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-01 CARGO S1575968 $750,000 SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPA… 2013-05-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-12-07 BIPD/Primary BA 7G9967 $750,000 HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE… 2006-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-01 BIPD/Primary 1000165004 $750,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 2002-12-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1989-02-20 BIPD/Primary BUA100165004 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2001-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1989-01-20 CARGO SE602400762 $750,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.29%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

7 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 7 Last inspection: Jul 21, 2025 Total crashes: 17

FMCSA Inspection Records (7 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 21, 2025

0295C00795

2 viol.
Level 2 MD KENWORTH 1XKZP4TX...

Apr 15, 2025

E906510502

1 viol.
Level 3 PA KW 1XKWD40X...

Jan 27, 2025

0295C00405

2 viol.
Level 2 MD KENWORTH 1XKZD40X...

Oct 3, 2023

M251000155

Level 3 PA FORD 3FRNX75T...

Sep 27, 2023

M302327099

3 viol.
Level 3 PA FORD 1FD0X5HN...

Jun 9, 2023

L205316012

5 viol.
Level 2 PA KW 1XKZD40X...

Jun 1, 2023

2410000225

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MD PTRB 1XPWD4EX...
Total Inspections

7

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

7

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (17 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 24, 2025

PA • PA502975500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2023

NJ • NJ0023704567

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 28, 2021

PA • PA200062400X

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 14, 2019

PA • PA903069200X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 7, 2016

PA • PA610354000X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 21, 2014

PA • PA411464600X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 14, 2014

PA • PA410088300X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 5, 2009

PA • PA911260500X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2008

PA • PA805686700X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 5, 2007

PA • PA707335000X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Sep 28, 2005

PA • PA540095300X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 22, 2000

PA • PA012865700A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 9, 1996

PA • PA607831400A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 1996

PA • PA607768200A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 1995

PA • PA507672800A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

17

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

4

3 owned

Trailers

15

15 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 3
Interstate: 4
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 4
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Building Materials Machinery Garbage/Refuse Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

4

Power Units

4

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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