Is Empire Paving Inc Safe? DOT 296951 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Empire Paving Inc had?

Empire Paving Inc has recorded 11 total inspections, with 0 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Empire Paving Inc located?

Empire Paving Inc is headquartered at 30 Bernhard Road, North Haven, CT 06473.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Empire Paving Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 296951. The company operates from North Haven, CT and maintains an active operating status with 54 power units and 38 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Empire Paving Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

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11 inspections — relatively low volume, which may indicate a smaller or newer carrier.

OOS Rate0.00%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. This carrier has a 0% OOS rate — significantly better than the national average of ~21% for vehicles.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Tow-Away

5 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Empire Paving Inc is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in Connecticut. With 11 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. 5 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Empire Paving Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 54 power units and employs 38 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 296951?

USDOT number 296951 is assigned to Empire Paving Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in North Haven, CT.

How many inspections has Empire Paving Inc had?

Empire Paving Inc has recorded 11 total inspections with 0 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 0.00%.

Where is Empire Paving Inc located?

Empire Paving Inc is headquartered at 30 Bernhard Road, North Haven, CT 06473.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 296951 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Empire Paving Inc (DOT# 296951) – FMCSA Carrier Profile