MT EMPIRE INC
USDOT 2594075 • DBA: MTE TRANSPORTATION • 4740 N CUMBERLAND AVE #103, CHICAGO, IL, 60656
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-910300 | REVOKED | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHIL1901289476-00 | ON FILE | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6523346 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1066470 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 890-13-79 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 890-13-79 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP8901379 01 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2021 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000033-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KBI000033-00 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-05806-17 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-05806-16 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3721918 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2015 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3721918 | REPLACED | May 11, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901289476-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6523346 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066470 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 890-13-79 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 890-13-79 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP8901379 01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000033-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | KBI000033-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05806-17 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-05806-16 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3721918 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3721918 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-910300 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-910300 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC910300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC910300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC910300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2021 |
| MC910300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2020 |
| MC910300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2018 |
| MC910300 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 23, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 23, 2026 |
| MC910300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2015 |
| MC910300 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 18, 2015 | REVOKED | Feb 18, 2016 |
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
23 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-SSF | Sliding subframe rail defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBC | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | 34.316484/-118.490306 | ...GU5480 | MT EMPIRE INC |
| Jul 29, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BATON ROUGE | I-10 | ...429274 | MT EMPIRE INC |
| Jul 16, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRYVILLE | OFF ROAD CRASH | ...358214 | MT EMPIRE INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROME TWP | US 223 | ...FP8834 | MT EMPIRE INC |
| Nov 8, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | I 20 E NEAR I 285 | ...BE8480 | MT EMPIRE INC |
| Jan 30, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records