HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/44064-empire-southwest-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC
Doing business as EMPIRE TRANSPORT
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Contract carrier & Broker under MC164259
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (480) 633-4000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC164259.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC164259 | — | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 790-00-75-00 · 34 | — | Jul 1, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC164259 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 2970075 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 1, 2024 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC164259 | Excess over $1,000,000 | ROCKHILL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy UMBR009066-03 · 91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2016 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC164259 | — | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) Policy AZ5335017 · 84 | — | Nov 2, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
16 of 189 · Arizona avg 22.3%
3 of 382 · Arizona avg 4.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | AZ | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | AZ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Arizona average covers 53,982 vehicle and 81,935 driver inspections of all Arizona-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
59 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 105 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Arizona share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 14 | 74.6% | 75.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 13.6% | 8.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 3.4% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLA | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 2 | 0 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Arizona column is the mix across all Arizona-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Globe, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Mesa, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Unknown, NV | 0 | 1 |
| May 4, 2025 | Salome, AZ | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Payson, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | AZ | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 4 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 44064 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC164259 |
| Legal name | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| DBA name | EMPIRE TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 1,178 |
| Drivers | 1,175 |
| Annual mileage | 21,522,677 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 14, 1983) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersChemicalsConstruction
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 SOUTHWEST LLC
Is EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC 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 SOUTHWEST LLC's operating authority allow?
MC164259: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 44064. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (480) 633-4000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC164259, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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