EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 253615 • 3710 TULANE ROAD, MEMPHIS, TN, 38116-3928
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100296601 | ON FILE | Aug 19, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210112 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC-020057 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2002 | May 5, 2011 |
| FIRST CITY, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK | TRUST FUND | ON FILE | Dec 27, 1989 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | GVE100296601 | CANCELLED | Aug 19, 2022 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200103 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190105 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180079 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA160123 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 023815718 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2013 | Jul 2, 2016 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA110109 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA110109 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-020071 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP 9897605 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8750148 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8750148 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 28, 2002 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTP00003110 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTP0003110 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 7140CA0073 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | F4R03213501 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 4MG 768023-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | F4R 032135-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB2513148 | REPLACED | Jun 19, 1997 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB2513148 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 1997 | Aug 20, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA1630366 | CANCELLED | Jun 19, 1997 | Jul 3, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB239841602 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 1996 | Jun 19, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA250907804 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 1996 | Jun 19, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB239841601 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 1995 | Jul 17, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA250907803 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 1995 | Jul 17, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB 2398416 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 1994 | Jul 17, 1995 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 250907802 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 1994 | Jul 17, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100296601 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | GVE100296601 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210112 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200103 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190105 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180079 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA160123 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA110109 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2016 | Jul 31, 2016 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 023815718 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 2, 2016 | Jul 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA110109 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRST CITY, A FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK | — | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-020071 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-020057 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8750148 | CARGO | Jul 28, 2002 | Jul 28, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8750148 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9897605 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTP00003110 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 7140CA0073 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | F4R03213501 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTP0003110 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | 4MG 768023-00 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO. | F4R 032135-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB2513148 | CARGO | Aug 20, 1998 | Aug 20, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA1630366 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 1998 | Jul 3, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB2513148 | CARGO | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA250907804 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 1997 | Jun 19, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB239841602 | CARGO | Jun 19, 1997 | Jun 19, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA250907803 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 1996 | Jul 17, 1996 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB239841601 | CARGO | Jul 17, 1996 | Jul 17, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB 2398416 | CARGO | Jul 17, 1995 | Jul 17, 1995 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 250907802 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 1995 | Jul 17, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-179963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-179963 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC179963 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 14, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC179963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 14, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC179963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2001 |
| MC179963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2000 |
| MC179963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2000 |
| MC179963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 1998 |
| MC179963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 1998 |
| MC179963 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 22, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC179963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 22, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC179963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC179963 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 16, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC179963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 25, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC179963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 28, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC179963 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
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
30 states • 423 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from latest 100 of 423 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 11 | 11 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202B-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.604A3-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 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:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STGBL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (423 inspections)
Showing 50 of 423
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...W68282 | EMPIRE EXPRESS |
| Sep 3, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATHENS | ATHENA DR AT OLD HULL RD | ...644769 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | EXHIBIT DRIVE | ...644758 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | HERNANDO | I-55 | ...644769 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 5, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASADENA | 1000-BLK RED BLUFF RD | ...864461 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEARL RIVER | 59 | ...644770 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 17, 2024 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VINTON | I-10 | ...728177 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 7, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED H.C. | WOODBERRY RD | ...669062 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 9, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TEXARKANA | NOT REPORTED | ...669041 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 23, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 210 PATTON ST | ...669056 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | STANVILLE | US0023 | ...717783 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Unknown | I 75 NB MM 293 | ...670004 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Nov 8, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAVENPORT | INTERSTATE 4 (STATE ROAD 400) | ...876540 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Oct 23, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MILLER COUNTY) | I30 | ...876550 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | I 75 N NEAR N MARIETTA | ...864461 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 28, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...669072 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT44/.5m E FOREST ROUTE 33N09 | ...670019 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 6, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...669034 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 21, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HIGHWAY 411 | ...669053 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 14, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 EXIT 9 A-RAMP@M009A | ...717774 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| May 19, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTA | KY0467 | ...669047 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Apr 22, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...669065 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 19, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | KLINE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...669044 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 2, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CONWAY COUNTY) | I40 | ...669042 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
| Sep 2, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 6 / WATERWAY CIRCLE | ...717798 | EMPIRE EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 58 events