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Carrier profile · USDOT 253615 · MC-179963 · Updated 06/13/2026

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

140 power unitsavg 5.4 yrNational · 25 statesMEMPHIS, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-179963 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksempireexpress.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
140Power units
144 observed · MCS-150
194Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(901) 942-3300Email dispatchjackie@EMPIREEXPRESS.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority41 yr active
since 1984
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo32.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal8
10 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

140 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.4 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

41 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 41-yr authority, 32% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC safe to load? EMPIRE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 253615, MC-179963) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MEMPHIS, TN, operating 140 power units and 116 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 427 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 31.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 253615, and its motor carrier number is MC-179963.

Is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, EMPIRE EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC's safety record?

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC has a 31.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 427 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC's fleet?

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC operates 140 power units and 116 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is EMPIRE EXPRESS INC based?

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC is based in MEMPHIS, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.