EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC

USDOT 1546562 • 3434 RACQUET LANE, PALMDALE, CA, 93551

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,546,562
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6618107774
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
2,608,121
Physical Address
3434 RACQUET LANE, PALMDALE, CA, 93551
Mailing Address
PO BOX 4568, LANCASTER, CA, 93539
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-574860ACTIVEUnknownJun 27, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81005255ON FILEMay 10, 2025Jun 26, 2025

Insurance History (45 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (45 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA81005255CANCELLEDMay 10, 2025Jul 18, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA71007800CANCELLEDMay 10, 2024May 10, 2025
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA22102460CANCELLEDMar 3, 2024May 10, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA22102460CANCELLEDJul 1, 2023Mar 3, 2024
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTMA22102460CANCELLEDMay 10, 2023Jul 1, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP81626 00REPLACEDMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP81626 00REPLACEDMay 10, 2022May 10, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP70983 00REPLACEDMay 10, 2021May 10, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP60068 00REPLACEDMay 10, 2020May 10, 2021
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP50137 00REPLACEDMay 10, 2019May 10, 2020
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP40109 00REPLACEDMay 10, 2018May 10, 2019
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 6160563REPLACEDMay 10, 2017May 10, 2018
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0005437CANCELLEDMay 12, 2016May 10, 2017
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0005437CANCELLEDApr 13, 2016May 12, 2016
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTI0005437CANCELLEDNov 18, 2015Apr 13, 2016
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTG8154REPLACEDNov 18, 2014Nov 18, 2014
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryNTG8154CANCELLEDNov 18, 2014Nov 18, 2015
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryNFT6178CANCELLEDNov 18, 2013Nov 18, 2014
CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryBAPBZ0532512CANCELLEDNov 18, 2012Nov 18, 2013
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448CANCELLEDOct 10, 2012Nov 18, 2012
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448REPLACEDOct 10, 2012Oct 10, 2012
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448CANCELLEDOct 10, 2012Nov 12, 2012
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448CANCELLEDAug 10, 2011Oct 10, 2012
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448CANCELLEDMay 10, 2011Aug 10, 2011
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT9485386 01CANCELLEDJan 5, 2011Feb 4, 2011
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT9485386 01REPLACEDJan 5, 2011Jan 5, 2011
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448CANCELLEDJan 5, 2011May 10, 2011
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT9485386 01REPLACEDDec 8, 2010Jan 5, 2011
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 948538601REPLACEDDec 8, 2010Nov 18, 2010
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT9485386 01CANCELLEDDec 8, 2010Feb 15, 2011
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448CANCELLEDNov 18, 2010Jan 5, 2011
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST142448REPLACEDNov 18, 2010Dec 8, 2010
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 948538601CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2010Dec 8, 2010
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIABIPD/PrimarySFT 948538601REPLACEDFeb 15, 2010Nov 18, 2010
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryJP100104386REPLACEDFeb 15, 2009Feb 15, 2009
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryJP100104386CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2009Feb 15, 2010
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST119593CANCELLEDNov 7, 2008Feb 15, 2009
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST119593CANCELLEDApr 17, 2008Nov 7, 2008
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST119593REPLACEDFeb 15, 2008Feb 15, 2008
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryST119593CANCELLEDFeb 15, 2008Apr 17, 2008
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP 7042379-7CANCELLEDDec 17, 2007Feb 15, 2008
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP 7042379-7CANCELLEDSep 8, 2007Dec 17, 2007
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP 7042379-6CANCELLEDMar 12, 2007Sep 8, 2007
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP 7042379-6REPLACEDDec 15, 2006Mar 12, 2007
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCP 7042379-6CANCELLEDSep 8, 2006Dec 15, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81005255BIPD/PrimaryJul 18, 2025Jul 18, 2025
TERM/REPLSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA81005255BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2025Jun 26, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA71007800BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2025May 10, 2025
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA22102460BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA22102460BIPD/PrimaryMar 3, 2024Mar 3, 2024
CANCELSOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYTMA22102460BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2023Jul 1, 2023
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP81626 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2023May 10, 2023
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP81626 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP70983 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2022May 10, 2022
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP60068 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2021May 10, 2021
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP50137 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2020May 10, 2020
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP40109 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2019May 10, 2019
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYCA 6160563BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2018May 10, 2018
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0005437BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2017May 10, 2017
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0005437BIPD/PrimaryMay 12, 2016May 12, 2016
CANCELSCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANYLTI0005437BIPD/PrimaryApr 13, 2016Apr 13, 2016
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTG8154BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2015Nov 18, 2015
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYNTG8154BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2014Nov 18, 2014
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.NFT6178BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2014Nov 18, 2014
CANCELCASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE COBAPBZ0532512BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2013Nov 18, 2013
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2012Nov 18, 2012
TERM/CANCLSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryNov 12, 2012Nov 12, 2012
TERM/REPLSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryOct 10, 2012Oct 10, 2012
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryOct 10, 2012Oct 10, 2012
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryAug 10, 2011Aug 10, 2011
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryMay 10, 2011May 10, 2011
TERM/CANCLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT9485386 01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2011Feb 15, 2011
TERM/CANCLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT9485386 01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2011Feb 4, 2011
TERM/CANCLSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2011Jan 5, 2011
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT9485386 01BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2011Jan 5, 2011
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT9485386 01BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2011Jan 5, 2011
TERM/CANCLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 948538601BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 2010Dec 8, 2010
TERM/REPLSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST142448BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 2010Dec 8, 2010
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 948538601BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2010Nov 18, 2010
TERM/REPLTHE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIASFT 948538601BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2010Nov 18, 2010
CANCELSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.JP100104386BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2010Feb 15, 2010
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST119593BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2009Feb 15, 2009
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.JP100104386BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2009Feb 15, 2009
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST119593BIPD/PrimaryNov 7, 2008Nov 7, 2008
CANCELSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST119593BIPD/PrimaryApr 17, 2008Apr 17, 2008
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP 7042379-7BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2008Feb 15, 2008
TERM/REPLSAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYST119593BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2008Feb 15, 2008
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP 7042379-7BIPD/PrimaryDec 17, 2007Dec 17, 2007
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP 7042379-6BIPD/PrimarySep 8, 2007Sep 8, 2007
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP 7042379-6BIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 2007Mar 12, 2007
CANCELNATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.CP 7042379-6BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2006Dec 15, 2006

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-574860INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (25 events)

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Authority Action History (25 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 23, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 27, 2025
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 14, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 8, 2025
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 15, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 6, 2024
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 16, 2024
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 9, 2023
MC574860MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 24, 2022Unknown
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 13, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 10, 2017
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 15, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 16, 2016
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 17, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2016
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 22, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 19, 2015
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 22, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2014
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 22, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 18, 2013
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 22, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 15, 2012
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 13, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 12, 2012
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 13, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 10, 2011
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 10, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 14, 2011
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 14, 2010
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 12, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 15, 2010
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 19, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 12, 2010
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 20, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 13, 2009
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 22, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 19, 2008
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 20, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 20, 2007
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 13, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 11, 2007
MC574860CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 20, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 4, 2006
MC574860MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 22, 2006REVOKEDJun 20, 2022

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
47%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
105
Violations
169
21 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
8
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
4
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
5
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
6
Aug
Sep
5
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
7
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 105 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

19 states105 inspections

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Violation Summary (169 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)

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Violation Summary (169 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status5010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured22Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRTCWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIADInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BHDBBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.15(g)(2)395.15(g)(2)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.69vs nat'l 1.80
-0.11 below avg

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 History (105 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687515908RoadsideCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2Details unavailableNo
Mar 25, 202687414552LIBERAL KSKSLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER8395.8E-HOSPD, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Mar 24, 202687422365SLOAN CHECKSITENVLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 17, 202687349110TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 15, 202687313728I-70ILLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3392.2LC, 395.30B1, 395.24C2IIINo
Mar 9, 202687263960IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1383.23A2Yes
Mar 4, 202687211141VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 3, 202687200159ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR12393.47E, 393.207A-STCB, 393.53B-BYes
Jan 27, 202686911837EATON OHOHLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 11, 202686791776I40NMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS1, 393.9HNo
Jan 10, 202686766484GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 7, 202586569229GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 202586511199CAJON PLATFORM SCALESCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Dec 4, 202587463725GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 3, 202586478785RoadsideNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Dec 2, 202586487546TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLMFNo
Nov 25, 202586442354GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 18, 202586376186CACHE CREEKCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 17, 202586359967ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47A-BCFSBD, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Nov 13, 202586329471TOPOCK AZAZLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10393.47E, 392.2-SLLMF, 392.9A2-CYes
Nov 9, 202586279638VAN BUREN ARARLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48A-BIADNo
Nov 7, 202587099481GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202586147886CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LLPL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 9, 202586035488CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALESCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Oct 8, 202586015612SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586015606SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45B2UVYes
Oct 3, 202587100414GALLUP PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 28, 202585637416LANCASTERCALevel 5UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2396.5B-HWSL, 392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 28, 202585637417LANCASTERCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 28, 202585637415LANCASTERCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BHDBNo
Aug 11, 202585477028DICKSON TNTNLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 8, 202585441470EL RENO SCALESOKLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Aug 5, 202585425816KINGMAN AZAZLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2395.22G-ELDMFV, 393.55C2-BNo
Jul 29, 202585366111CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 12, 202585206848SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9HNo
Jun 10, 202584951063IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Jun 2, 202584883084POSEYVILLE ININLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLS2, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
May 26, 202584779500JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 17, 202584711286WILLIAMS AZAZLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER6396.9D2-FTF, 393.19, 392.2SLFYEMVNo
May 13, 202584675279FLAGSTAFF AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7396.17C-PI, 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLSIVNo
Apr 30, 202584646564CACHE CREEK SCALESCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LTSI, 396.3A1DLDSYELYes
Apr 23, 202584498056IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45DLUVNo
Apr 17, 202584451929HOLBROOK AZAZLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 17, 202584466323ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9A-LSLI, 393.55E-B, 395.24Yes
Apr 12, 202584398248DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER3395.24D-ELDPT, 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLEDYes
Mar 29, 202584267261EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLNo
Mar 9, 202584112683HOLBROOK AZAZLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.55E-BNo
Feb 24, 202583949740CORDELIA IFCALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 21, 202583941661ECHO UTUTLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 27, 202583712476ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.95A1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

80 total · 17.5% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
13

Crash History (13 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 20, 2025CATOW00UNINCORPORATED34.445322/-117.365961...LK2086EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Apr 2, 2024OHTOW00MONROE (TOWNSHIP OF)US 127...MR4382EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Jul 2, 2023AZTOW00UNKNOWNI-40 NONCARD@M077...GC6876EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Dec 17, 2022CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDRT40/9.1MI W OF KELBAKER RD...GE5175EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
May 16, 2022AZTOW00UNKNOWNI-10@M282...GB3610EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Mar 26, 2022AZTOW00UNKNOWNI-40@M179...GE5085EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Jul 30, 2021CAINJURY02UNINCORPORATEDRT138/600ft E of PUZZLE CANYON RD...GC6928EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Jul 9, 2021CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDSR126 EB/2010ft E EDWARDS RANCH RD O/C...GB8780EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Jun 19, 2021LAINJURY022700I-10...GE5036EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
May 27, 2021CATOW00VENTURART126/.11mi E of VICTORIA AV...GB8780EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
Jul 4, 2020MOTOW00
Apr 14, 2019ILTOW00
Dec 18, 2018NMTOW00

Compliance Timeline

60 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 27, 2025
Authority
Jun 26, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 20, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 2, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 17, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 16, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in AZ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 30, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in CA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 9, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in LA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 10, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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