EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

DOT 253615 MC 179963 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
441 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 20.63% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 11.11% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
140 units

Drivers: 116

Trailers: 120 (120 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $4,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

3710 TULANE ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116-3928

Phone Number

(901) 942-3300

Mailing Address

3710 TULANE ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116-3928

Cell Phone

(901) 509-7875

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(901) 251-1236

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active

Contract Carrier

Active

Broker

Active
36 yrs, 6 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-07-14 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2016-07-14 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2001-09-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-08-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1998-08-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1992-01-22 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1992-01-22 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-02-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1990-01-16 PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1989-05-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1989-02-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1988-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC179963 2016-07-11

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: $4,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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
2023-07-01 BIPD/Excess GVE100296602 $3,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2022-07-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 2032098 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… - - ACTIVE
2013-10-01 Bond 2013090100 N/A AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANC… - - ACTIVE
2022-08-19 BIPD/Excess GVE100296601 $1,000,000 GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-07-08 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA210112 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA200103 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA190105 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA180079 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA160123 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-07-26 BIPD/Excess 023815718 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-07-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA110109 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-07-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 BIPD/Primary CA-020071 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 CARGO MC-020057 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-05-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-01 CARGO 8750148 $1,000,000 LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-07-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-07-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9897605 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2002-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 CARGO 7140CA0073 $1,000,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2001-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 BIPD/Primary TTP00003110 $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 BIPD/Primary TTP0003110 $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-07-01 BIPD/Primary F4R03213501 $1,000,000 AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE … 2000-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-07-01 CARGO 4MG 768023-00 $1,000,000 AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE … 2000-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-07-01 BIPD/Primary F4R 032135-00 $1,000,000 AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE … 1999-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-06-19 BIPD/Primary NKA1630366 $1,000,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1998-07-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-06-19 CARGO NZB2513148 $1,000,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1998-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

20.63%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

441 inspections · 91 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

11.11%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

36 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

66 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 441 Last inspection: Jul 15, 2026 Total crashes: 299

FMCSA Inspection Records (441 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 15, 2026

3282002050

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJJHDR...

Jul 14, 2026

V262490008

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 14, 2026

CV43797310

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 14, 2026

CV43797310

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 KY PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 7, 2026

2020001308

Level 3 WA PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 3, 2026

1307001242

3 viol.
Level 3 GA PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jul 1, 2026

I032481141

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJJHDR...

Jun 25, 2026

I01RA83146

Level 2 TN PETERBILT 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 22, 2026

SPT3032300

Level 3 NY FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jun 22, 2026

V262398818

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 18, 2026

V262395110

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBDP9X...

Jun 16, 2026

V262423254

Level 2 TX VOLV 4V4BC9EH...

Jun 11, 2026

V262426015

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

Jun 9, 2026

2087002646

Level 1 US FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHHDR...

Jun 8, 2026

V262276693

1 viol.
Level 1 TX PTRB 1XPBDP9X...
Total Inspections

441

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

441

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (299 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.

Apr 16, 2026

TX • TX7FICHQE109

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Apr 13, 2026

MN • MN0261030181

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 2, 2025

OH • OH0255233578

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 2, 2025

KY • KY0073326384

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 2025

GA • GA0010031987

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2025

FL • FL2694778005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2025

MS • MS1701250783

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 5, 2025

TX • TX73LAHQE14X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 22, 2025

MS • MS9055250004

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 17, 2024

LA • LA2024158563

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 7, 2024

FL • FL2654353604

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Apr 9, 2024

TX • TX6UMAHQE1DP

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 23, 2024

TX • TX6TVAHQE1XF

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 12, 2024

KY • KY0072998692

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 21, 2023

GA • GA0009276999

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

12

Injury Crashes

207

Total Crashes

299

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

209

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 38
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 19
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 145
OOS: 62

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 3

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
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

441
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

140
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

140

140 owned

Trailers

120

120 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

116

CDL Drivers: 116
Interstate: 116
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

36

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 11.11%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 112
Interstate (<100 mi): 4
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Chemicals Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

140

Power Units

140

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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