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Carrier profile · USDOT 253615 · MC-179963 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
140 power unitsavg 5.4 yrNational · 25 statesMEMPHIS, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-179963 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
140Power units
143 observed · MCS-150
193Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 above average
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USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$3M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo32.032.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
10 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC (USDOT 253615) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 31.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 276 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 169 vehicle-level and 276 driver-level — across 25 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 140 power units and 116 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 14, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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.
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