HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/253615-empire-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:33 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC179963
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- MC220153 is also listed on another company recordEMPIRE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2220918, added Nov 19, 2011). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2220918, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
MC220153: filed under USDOT 2220918, not this record
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (901) 942-3300, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC179963, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- MC220153 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2220918. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC179963 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK 2032098 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2022 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC179963 | Excess over $2,000,000 | Gemini Insurance Company Policy GVE100296602 · BMC-91X | $3,000,000 | Jul 1, 2023 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC179963 | — | American Alternative Insurance Corporation Policy 2013090100 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
54 of 180 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
3 of 290 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | TN | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
183 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 62 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 245 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 123 | 59 | 67.2% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | 19.7% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 0 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 0 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 22 | 21 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 10 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 10 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 8 | 8 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 6 | 1 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 6 | 0 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 5 | 5 |
| 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 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 4 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Eveleth, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Pleasant (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Lewisport, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Athens, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Hernando, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Pasadena, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Pearl River, MS | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Vinton, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 253615 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC179963, MC220153 |
| Legal name | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 140 |
| Drivers | 116 |
| Annual mileage | 11,542,760 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 14, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 12, 1984 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
Is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. EMPIRE EXPRESS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does EMPIRE EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC179963: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about EMPIRE EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
MC220153, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026.
What should I verify before booking EMPIRE EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 253615. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (901) 942-3300, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC179963, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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