- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 579 days (since Dec 18, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 579 days (since Dec 18, 2024).
- Prior insurance gap · 754 days Apr 25, 2019 → May 18, 2021
- Common (Property) gap · 751 days Inactive May 1, 2019 → reinstated May 21, 2021
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 3165367) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): GIORGI TSETSKHLADZE (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 579 days (since Dec 18, 2024). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 754 days — Apr 25, 2019 → May 18, 2021 • Common (Property) gap · 751 days — Inactive May 1, 2019 → reinstated May 21, 2021 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 2 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3165367/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 54/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
F
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 54/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Dec 18, 2024.
Driver OOS 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281616 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 compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.
Uninsured since Dec 18, 2024
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.
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3165367. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 6 years on FMCSA's records, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 62% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (1) and CA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Mckt, and Mcli are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,616 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 1, 2019 to May 21, 2021 (751 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 25, 2019 to May 18, 2021 (754 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Mckt | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mac | 1 | |
| Mcli | 1 | |
| Mcoa | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 83039927 | Oct 29, 2024 | PA | 2 | SR0008 NB MM 0 CITY OF FRANKLI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2IRP, 396.17C | No |
| 82225170 | Jul 23, 2024 | NY | 3 | ny-watertown-(sb) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82080014 | Jun 28, 2024 | WA | 3 | BURLINGTON WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82001563 | Jun 27, 2024 | MT | 3 | HAUGAN MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11(b)(4) | Yes |
| 81710598 | May 25, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81646356 | Apr 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81236576 | Mar 26, 2024 | CO | 3 | LOMA CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80984380 | Feb 28, 2024 | US | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47(e), 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 80869440 | Feb 15, 2024 | MO | 2 | BLOOMSDALE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 81006841 | Feb 5, 2024 | MO | 1 | STOTTS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-OAL, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 80644084 | Jan 16, 2024 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80309386 | Dec 5, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crawford-county(alma-west-stn) |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80253993 | Nov 27, 2023 | TN | 1 | THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79984570 | Oct 19, 2023 | UT | 1 | WENDOVER PORT OF ENTRY WESTBOU |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79383117 | Aug 10, 2023 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78832325 | Jun 6, 2023 | NV | 3 | REGION 3 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78777408 | May 25, 2023 | UT | 1 | PEERLESS PORT OF ENTRY WESTBOU |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78508953 | May 1, 2023 | MT | 2 | BROADUS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78496593 | Apr 30, 2023 | MT | 2 | HAUGAN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.22(g) | No |
| 78476870 | Apr 26, 2023 | NM | 3 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Trac
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0 | — | No |
| 78461062 | Apr 26, 2023 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.70(b)(1)(i), 392.2, 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 78289106 | Apr 5, 2023 | UT | 3 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009680682 | Nov 13, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000107488 | Jan 28, 2024 | MO | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC124173 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2021 | MC124173-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 14, 2018 | MC124173-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT165288001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165288001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2023 | May 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165288001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 165288001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 19, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC | ATG-PA-0005664-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 25, 2023 | May 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-PA-0005664-22 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2022 | Apr 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2998974 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 18, 2021 | May 18, 2022 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 754 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 25, 2019 to May 18, 2021 | ||||||
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC18101308 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 18, 2018 | Apr 25, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7977560 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2018 | Oct 18, 2018 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA7977560 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2018 | Nov 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 24, 2024
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Dec 24, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 4, 2023
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Aug 23, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 19, 2023
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May 19, 2023insuranceCANCEL — BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC
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Apr 25, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG
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Apr 20, 2023
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May 18, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 1, 2019
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May 1, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 1, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 751 days (through May 21, 2021)
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Apr 25, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 754 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 18, 2021)
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Nov 15, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2018
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Oct 18, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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 | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| BLOOMSDALE MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| STOTTS CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| BROADUS | MT | 1 | 0 |
| HAUGAN | MT | 1 | 0 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 1 | 1 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.70(b)(1)(i) | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC124173
common · INACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BULLDOG NATIONAL RRG GROUP INC
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AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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22 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify EMPIRE EXPRESS LLC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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