DBA: EMPIRE TRANSPORT

EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC

DOT 44064 MC 164259 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
608 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 4.77% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 25.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1178 units

Drivers: 1175

Trailers: 219 (219 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

1725 S COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MESA, AZ, 85210

Phone Number

(480) 633-4000

Mailing Address

1725 S COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MESA, AZ, 85210

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(480) 633-5287

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
43 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

Active
34 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-07-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-07-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-11-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2009-07-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-01-23 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2009-01-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-01-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-12-22 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2007-02-21 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-09-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-09-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-09-19 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-09-19 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2005-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-06-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1988-02-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC164259 2008-12-22
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC164259 2005-09-19

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

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

On File: $7,000,000
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

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
2024-04-01 BIPD/Primary 2970075 $2,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2020-11-02 Bond AZ5335017 N/A MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( M… - - ACTIVE
2016-07-01 BIPD/Excess UMBR009066-03 $5,000,000 ROCKHILL INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2009-07-01 Cargo 790-00-75-00 N/A ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2008-12-12 SURETY 08502335 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… - CANC/CANCL ACTIVE
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary ISAH25552635 $1,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H25311188 $1,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-07-01 BIPD/Primary AI7-661-066618-04 $1,000,000 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 2020-08-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-11-02 SURETY 106002920 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2013-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-01 BIPD/Primary TC2J-GAR-1761B914-TIL-09 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2014-07-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-12-22 BIPD/Primary 105213631 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2008-12-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-12-12 TRUST FUND 105213631 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY … 2008-12-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary 49-66676 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 CARGO QT 660 5830B792 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2009-08-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 CARGO 4966676 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2007-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Primary 49-66676-10 50 051 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Primary 49-66676-10 60 051 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-10-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-06-13 SURETY 08502335 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2005-06-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-07-01 BIPD BA-0151989 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2005-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-06-01 CARGO 83755 $1,000,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 1992-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1992-01-22 SURETY BNS131 9591 $1,000,000 THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-06-15 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

4.77%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

608 inspections · 29 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

25.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

20 inspections · 5 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 608 Last inspection: Jul 27, 2026 Total crashes: 93

FMCSA Inspection Records (608 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 27, 2026

1089200092

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 3WKDD40X...

Jul 24, 2026

1115000103

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 3WKDD40X...

Jul 23, 2026

1127800098

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD40X...

Jul 23, 2026

1127800099

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDP4TX...

Jul 8, 2026

1060900105

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD4EX...

Jul 8, 2026

1118900124

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD40X...

Jul 8, 2026

6363000090

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 3WKDD40X...

Jul 7, 2026

7162029041

1 viol.
Level 3 NV PTRB 1XPCD40X...

Jul 1, 2026

7751000595

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 3WKDD40X...

Jun 30, 2026

6134000141

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDP4TX...

Jun 30, 2026

6208000246

Level 2 AZ KENWORTH 3WKDD40X...

Jun 26, 2026

5905000055

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD4EX...

Jun 26, 2026

5905000056

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD4EX...

Jun 25, 2026

7656001298

Level 2 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD4EX...

Jun 25, 2026

7751000593

Level 3 AZ KENWORTH 1XKDD40X...
Total Inspections

608

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

608

View all 608 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (93 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.

May 1, 2026

AZ • AZ0004448324

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 27, 2026

AZ • AZ0I26025746

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 2, 2026

TX • TX7EUEHQE1P2

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 15, 2025

NV • NV0250801056

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 4, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25027140

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Apr 12, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25022468

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 10, 2025

NV • NV0250200633

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 3, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25007075

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2025

AZ • AZ0I25004549

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Jun 17, 2024

AZ • AZ0000035663

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 28, 2024

AZ • AZ0004187224

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2024

AZ • AZ0004175242

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2024

AZ • AZ0000004789

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2023

AZ • AZ0000072393

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 21, 2023

TX • TX6P7DHQE120

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

6

Injury Crashes

32

Total Crashes

93

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

69

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 53
OOS: 17

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 2

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

608
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1178
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1178

106 owned

Trailers

219

219 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1175

CDL Drivers: 1017
Interstate: 1175
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 5
OOS Rate: 25.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 535
Interstate (<100 mi): 640
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Motor Vehicles Machinery Liquids/Gases Intermodal Chemicals

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1178

Power Units

1178

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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