EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
USDOT 1546562 • 3434 RACQUET LANE, PALMDALE, CA, 93551
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-574860 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 27, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81005255 | ON FILE | May 10, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (45 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA81005255 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71007800 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2025 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102460 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102460 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22102460 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81626 00 | REPLACED | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81626 00 | REPLACED | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP70983 00 | REPLACED | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60068 00 | REPLACED | May 10, 2020 | May 10, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50137 00 | REPLACED | May 10, 2019 | May 10, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40109 00 | REPLACED | May 10, 2018 | May 10, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6160563 | REPLACED | May 10, 2017 | May 10, 2018 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0005437 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2016 | May 10, 2017 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0005437 | CANCELLED | Apr 13, 2016 | May 12, 2016 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0005437 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2015 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG8154 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 2014 | Nov 18, 2014 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTG8154 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2014 | Nov 18, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | NFT6178 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2013 | Nov 18, 2014 |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | BAPBZ0532512 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 18, 2013 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2012 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2012 | Nov 12, 2012 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | CANCELLED | Aug 10, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485386 01 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2011 | Feb 4, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485386 01 | REPLACED | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2011 | May 10, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485386 01 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2010 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 948538601 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2010 | Nov 18, 2010 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT9485386 01 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 2010 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST142448 | REPLACED | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 948538601 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT 948538601 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2010 | Nov 18, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | JP100104386 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2009 | Feb 15, 2009 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | JP100104386 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2009 | Feb 15, 2010 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST119593 | CANCELLED | Nov 7, 2008 | Feb 15, 2009 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST119593 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2008 | Nov 7, 2008 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST119593 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2008 | Feb 15, 2008 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST119593 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 7042379-7 | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2007 | Feb 15, 2008 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 7042379-7 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2007 | Dec 17, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 7042379-6 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2007 | Sep 8, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 7042379-6 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2006 | Mar 12, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 7042379-6 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2006 | Dec 15, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81005255 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81005255 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71007800 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2025 | May 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102460 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102460 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22102460 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81626 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81626 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP70983 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60068 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2021 | May 10, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50137 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2020 | May 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40109 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2019 | May 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6160563 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2018 | May 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0005437 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2017 | May 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0005437 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2016 | May 12, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0005437 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG8154 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2015 | Nov 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG8154 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2014 | Nov 18, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NFT6178 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2014 | Nov 18, 2014 |
| CANCEL | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0532512 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2013 | Nov 18, 2013 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2012 | Nov 12, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2012 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2012 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2011 | Aug 10, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2011 | May 10, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9485386 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9485386 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2011 | Feb 4, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9485386 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9485386 01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 948538601 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST142448 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 948538601 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2010 | Nov 18, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT 948538601 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2010 | Nov 18, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | JP100104386 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2010 | Feb 15, 2010 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST119593 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2009 | Feb 15, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | JP100104386 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2009 | Feb 15, 2009 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST119593 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2008 | Nov 7, 2008 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST119593 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 17, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7042379-7 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2008 | Feb 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST119593 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2008 | Feb 15, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7042379-7 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2007 | Dec 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7042379-6 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2007 | Sep 8, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7042379-6 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2007 | Mar 12, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7042379-6 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2006 | Dec 15, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-574860 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (25 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2025 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2023 |
| MC574860 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 24, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2017 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2016 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2016 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2015 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2014 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2013 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2012 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2012 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2011 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2011 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2010 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2010 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2010 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2009 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2008 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2007 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2007 |
| MC574860 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2006 |
| MC574860 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 22, 2006 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2022 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 105 inspections
Violation Summary (169 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRBH | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHDB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYEL | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (105 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.445322/-117.365961 | ...LK2086 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 127 | ...MR4382 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 2, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M077 | ...GC6876 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Dec 17, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT40/9.1MI W OF KELBAKER RD | ...GE5175 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| May 16, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10@M282 | ...GB3610 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Mar 26, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40@M179 | ...GE5085 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 30, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | RT138/600ft E of PUZZLE CANYON RD | ...GC6928 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 9, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | SR126 EB/2010ft E EDWARDS RANCH RD O/C | ...GB8780 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jun 19, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 2700 | I-10 | ...GE5036 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| May 27, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VENTURA | RT126/.11mi E of VICTORIA AV | ...GB8780 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC |
| Jul 4, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
60 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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