HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3876111-empire-cargo-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
EMPIRE CARGO LLC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (253) 766-1004, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1420593.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC1420593 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA00299741 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2025 | 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
26 of 72 · Washington avg 24.5%
14 of 116 · Washington avg 4.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | OR | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2026 | WA | 2 | 7 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | WA | 2 | 2 | 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 Washington average covers 48,815 vehicle and 83,315 driver inspections of all Washington-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
260 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 66 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 352 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 | Washington share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 187 | 47 | 71.9% | 71.3% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 57 | 18 | 21.9% | 12.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 5.8% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.4% | 3.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 16 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 10 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 9 | 0 |
| 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 | 9 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 9 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 7 | 7 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 7 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 6 | 6 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 6 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 6 | 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 Washington column is the mix across all Washington-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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2026 | Union Gap, WA | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Laramie, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Prosser, WA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Arlington, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Mountain Green, UT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3876111 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1420593 |
| Legal name | EMPIRE CARGO LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 4,120,139 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 3, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
Questions about EMPIRE CARGO LLC
What does EMPIRE CARGO LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1420593: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EMPIRE CARGO LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking EMPIRE CARGO LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3876111. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (253) 766-1004, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1420593, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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