Fleetworthy, an industry leader in fleet safety, compliance, and efficiency, has announced a landmark acquisition of Empire Commercial Services, L.P., the premier provider of commercial vehicle parking violation management in New York City. This strategic move positions Fleetworthy as the most comprehensive fleet management technology provider, integrating Empire’s expertise into its portfolio to address a broader range of fleet operational challenges.
With this acquisition, Fleetworthy’s technology suite now extends beyond tolling, weigh station bypass, compliance, and safety, to include the intricate management of parking and traffic violations in high-density urban areas—a pressing challenge for commercial fleets operating in NYC and beyond. The synergy of these solutions underscores Fleetworthy’s commitment to delivering unparalleled value and operational efficiency to fleets of all sizes.
Empire Commercial Services: A Legacy of Expertise
Since its establishment in 1992, Empire Commercial Services has resolved over 4 million parking violations in NYC, saving commercial fleets more than $200 million in fines. Its proprietary Summons Management and Resolution Tracking (S.M.A.R.T) System has become the gold standard in helping fleets efficiently manage and reconcile parking violations, traffic tickets, and commercial permits. Over the years, Empire has expanded its offerings to address a spectrum of fleet compliance needs, including vehicle renewals and traffic violations.
Empire’s legacy of innovation and customer-centric solutions aligns seamlessly with Fleetworthy’s mission to enhance operational efficiency and safety across the industry.
Executive Insights on the Acquisition
Mike Precia, Fleetworthy’s President and Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the complementary nature of Empire’s services:
“The team at Empire Commercial Services has developed an exceptional system that alleviates the burden of managing parking and traffic violations for commercial fleets. This acquisition allows us to integrate these capabilities into Fleetworthy’s technology suite, expanding their reach beyond New York City to other urban centers. Together, we will redefine how fleets address operational challenges and compliance hurdles.”
Joseph Fama, Empire Commercial Services’ President and CEO, echoed the sentiment:
“Joining Fleetworthy enables us to offer our customers a seamless bridge to additional fleet management solutions. This partnership strengthens our ability to address the unique challenges faced by fleets operating in NYC and opens the door to scaling our solutions to new markets.”
What This Means for Customers
Under Fleetworthy’s ownership, Empire Commercial Services will retain its brand and continue its operations without disruption. Existing customers will maintain access to Empire’s proven systems and support while gaining the benefit of Fleetworthy’s broader technology portfolio.
A New Era in Fleet Management
This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Fleetworthy’s evolution as the go-to technology partner for commercial fleets. By addressing safety, compliance, and efficiency challenges while incorporating regional-specific solutions like parking and traffic violation management, Fleetworthy is empowering fleets to operate beyond compliance—driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring peace of mind for fleet managers.
For more information on Fleetworthy’s solutions, visit fleetworthy.com.