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EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

DOT 253615
MC 179963
Entity Carrier
3710 TULANE ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN 38116-3928 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory10 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
253615
ACTIVE

Overview

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in May 2026, based in Memphis, Tennessee, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 140 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
1.0714285714285714%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
30.45977011494253%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$4,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMay 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 7.1
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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497 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

280
Inspections, 24 mo
244
Violations, 24 mo
73
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-31
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-28
392.9A2-C — Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-28
392.9A2-C — Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-27
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-08-27
396.5B-HWSL — Hubs - Wheel seal leaking (Unit 1)
2026-08-24
392.2-SLLMF — State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective (Unit 2)
2026-08-19
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-08-03
396.3A1BL — Brake system pressure loss (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-03
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. (Unit D)
2026-08-03
393.78 — Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers (Unit 1)
2026-08-03
393.45 — Brake tubing and hose adequacy (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-03
393.104F3 — Loose or unfastened tiedown (Unit 2)
2026-07-29
392.9A2-C — Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-15
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-14
393.75A3 — Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-14
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-03
395.22H1-ELDNUM — HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) (Unit 1)
2026-07-03
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-07-03
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-07-01
392.2-SLLMF — State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective (Unit 2)
2026-07-01
392.9A2-C — Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (Unit 2)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units140
Drivers116
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-179963

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✓ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 253615 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does EMPIRE EXPRESS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $4,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.0714285714285714% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does EMPIRE EXPRESS INC operate?
It runs 140 power units with 116 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
3710 TULANE ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38116-3928
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