EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

DOT 1546562 MC 574860 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
118 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 27.12% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 15.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
15 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 15 (15 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

3434 RACQUET LANE, PALMDALE, CA, 93551

Phone Number

(661) 810-7774

Mailing Address

PO BOX 4568, LANCASTER, CA, 93539

Cell Phone

(661) 810-7774

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(661) 538-1616

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
19 yrs, 10 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-05-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-06-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2025-05-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-05-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-02-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-06-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-06-24 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-06-20 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2017-05-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-03-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-11-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-11-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-11-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-10-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-05-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-01-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-12-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-11-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC574860 2022-06-20

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-05-10 BIPD/Primary DCATR0000278-00 $1,000,000 SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2025-06-26 BIPD/Primary TMA81005255 $1,000,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2026-05-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2025-05-10 BIPD/Primary TMA81005255 $1,000,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2025-06-26 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-05-10 BIPD/Primary TMA71007800 $1,000,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2025-05-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-03 BIPD/Primary TMA22102460 $1,000,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2024-05-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-07-01 BIPD/Primary TMA22102460 $1,000,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2024-03-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-05-10 BIPD/Primary TMA22102460 $1,000,000 SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE… 2023-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2022-05-10 BIPD/Primary GWP81626 00 $1,000,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2022-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-05-10 BIPD/Primary GWP70983 00 $1,000,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2022-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-05-10 BIPD/Primary GWP60068 00 $1,000,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2021-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-05-10 BIPD/Primary GWP50137 00 $1,000,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2020-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-05-10 BIPD/Primary GWP40109 00 $1,000,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2019-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-05-10 BIPD/Primary CA 6160563 $1,000,000 PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE… 2018-05-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-12 BIPD/Primary LTI0005437 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2017-05-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-04-13 BIPD/Primary LTI0005437 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-05-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-11-18 BIPD/Primary LTI0005437 $1,000,000 SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-04-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-11-18 BIPD/Primary NTG8154 $1,000,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2014-11-18 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-11-18 BIPD/Primary NFT6178 $1,000,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2014-11-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-11-18 BIPD/Primary BAPBZ0532512 $1,000,000 CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANC… 2013-11-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-10-10 BIPD/Primary ST142448 $1,000,000 SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-10-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-08-10 BIPD/Primary ST142448 $1,000,000 SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY 2012-10-10 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

27.12%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

118 inspections · 32 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

15.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

20 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 118 Last inspection: Jul 20, 2026 Total crashes: 13

FMCSA Inspection Records (118 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 20, 2026

9336000009

Level 3 KS FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 14, 2026

UEL5000909

1 viol.
Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 13, 2026

6144001581

1 viol.
Level 3 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 10, 2026

1618001023

1 viol.
Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 29, 2026

1008801373

Level 2 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 14, 2026

1003801511

3 viol.
Level 2 AZ FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 14, 2026

R513155904

3 viol.
Level 1 OK FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 14, 2026

R513155904

3 viol.
Level 1 OK FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 14, 2026

R513155904

3 viol.
Level 1 OK FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 1, 2026

8285002155

3 viol.
Level 1 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 1, 2026

W120003573

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 24, 2026

V262333995

1 viol.
Level 2 TX FRHT 1FUJHHDR...

Apr 3, 2026

ND9N004745

2 viol.
Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 25, 2026

9334000010

8 viol.
Level 2 KS FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 24, 2026

7233029531

Level 3 NV FRHT 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

118

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

118

View all 118 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (13 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Mar 20, 2025

CA • CA8502500319

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2024

OH • OH0245058331

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 2, 2023

AZ • AZ0000038578

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2022

CA • CA8342200314

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2022

AZ • AZ0000027349

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 26, 2022

AZ • AZ0000016824

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 30, 2021

CA • CA5452110467

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 9, 2021

CA • CA7652110330

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 19, 2021

LA • LA0210026273

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 27, 2021

CA • CA7652110081

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 4, 2020

MO • MO0000085919

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 14, 2019

IL • ILX001511342

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 18, 2018

NM • NM0030212495

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

4

Total Crashes

13

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

110

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 82
OOS: 20

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

118
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

15
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

15

15 owned

Trailers

15

15 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 18
Interstate: 18
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 15.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 18
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

15

Power Units

15

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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