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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 253615 · MC179963 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Empire Express Inc

Memphis, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1984
Authority active$4M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (901) 942-3300
140
Power units
116
Drivers
278
Inspections · 24 mo
10
Crashes · 24 mo
12M
Annual miles
41 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 31.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
31.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 54 of 172 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.1%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 278 inspections
Crashes
10
0 fatal1 injury10 tow-away
Crash rate 0.43 per 1M mi
Total inspections
278
Driver inspections
278
Vehicle inspections
172
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC179963
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$4,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Gemini Insurance Company · $3,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · American Alternative Insurance Corporation

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
140
Power units
140
Trucks
140
Tractors owned
120
Trailers owned
116
Drivers
116
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
11,542,760 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
253615
MC / docket
MC-179963, MC-220153
Legal name
Empire Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 12, 1984
Last MCS-150
May 13, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
116 (116)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Empire Express Inc's USDOT number?

Empire Express Inc's USDOT number is 253615 and its docket number is MC179963.

Is Empire Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Empire Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 278 roadside inspections, a 31.4% vehicle and 1.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 10 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Empire Express Inc's fleet?

140 power units and 116 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 13, 2026.

What insurance does Empire Express Inc carry?

$4,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Gemini Insurance Company.

Where is Empire Express Inc located?

Empire Express Inc is located at 3710 Tulane Road, Memphis, TN, 38116-3928. Phone: (901) 942-3300.

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