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Carrier profile · USDOT 4355466 · MC-1703571 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC
18 power unitsavg 7 yrRegional · 5 statesMELVINDALE, MI80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1703571 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration11 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC (USDOT 4355466) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 2, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 23, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC's USDOT number?
EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC's USDOT number is 4355466, and its motor carrier number is MC-1703571.
Is EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-30, EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC's safety record?
EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC's fleet?
EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC operates 18 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC based?
EMPIRE EXPRESS 1 LLC is based in MELVINDALE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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