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Carrier profile · USDOT 2826360 · MC-943457 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
EMPIRE MOTORS LLC
1 power unitavg 3.4 yrRegional · 5 statesGAINESVILLE, VA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-943457 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.4Avg age (yr)
2020–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 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
Watch · 2
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo42.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.4 yr
Model years 2020–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
EMPIRE MOTORS LLC (USDOT 2826360) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 26, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 42.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EMPIRE MOTORS LLC's USDOT number?
EMPIRE MOTORS LLC's USDOT number is 2826360, and its motor carrier number is MC-943457.
Is EMPIRE MOTORS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, EMPIRE MOTORS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EMPIRE MOTORS LLC's safety record?
EMPIRE MOTORS LLC has a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is EMPIRE MOTORS LLC's fleet?
EMPIRE MOTORS LLC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EMPIRE MOTORS LLC based?
EMPIRE MOTORS LLC is based in GAINESVILLE, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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