EMPIRE EARTHWORKS LLC
SEBASTOPOL, CA
DBA: EMPIRE HDD
Joins 7 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EMPIRE EARTHWORKS LLC (USDOT 3141003) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3141003/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74332 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,332 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (11 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Oct 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 5.50 | 6 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89322664 | Oct 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | WB PERALTA SCALE | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88524847 | Jul 27, 2026 | CA | 3 | S/B MARIN SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 88382830 | Jul 10, 2026 | CA | 3 | NIMITZ IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.91A-LCDL | Yes |
| 85558295 | Aug 21, 2025 | CA | 2 | ST VINCENT SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9B-LTSO, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 85299164 | Jul 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85062360 | Jun 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-s/b-marin-scales |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 84733398 | May 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 82427773 | Aug 16, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82385270 | Aug 13, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-e/b-hwy-580,-livermore |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82221337 | Jul 25, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-st.-vincent-platform-scales |
FORD SEMI-TRAILER
Ticket: Fore
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2 | 393.110(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81832964 | Jun 7, 2024 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21T(b), 390.21T(a) | No |
| 80968428 | Jan 4, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.205(c) | No |
| 80221316 | Nov 20, 2023 | CA | 3 | CORDELIA IF |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79636410 | Sep 6, 2023 | CA | 2 | ca-i-580-eastbound,-livermore |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.70(c), 393.43(d) | Yes |
| 79348044 | Jul 26, 2023 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 396.7, 393.43(d), 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
| 78988169 | Jun 22, 2023 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78713524 | May 18, 2023 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9(a)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA3252300811 | Sep 1, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 3 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| S/B MARIN SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| ST VINCENT SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| WB PERALTA SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.70(c) | Defective coupling devices for full trailer | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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17 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.