EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 3648480 • 18W230 LOWELL LN, VILLA PARK, IL, 60181
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1256668 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993678341 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA993678341 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3760076-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CS SPS 3760076-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL002016-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIL002016-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85163 00 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 2022 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85163 00 | REPLACED | Nov 8, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA951403876 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Nov 8, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993678341 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA993678341 | BIPD/Primary | May 22, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3760076-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 3760076-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002016-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIL002016-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85163 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85163 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA951403876 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1256668 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2025 |
| MC1256668 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 |
| MC1256668 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2024 |
| MC1256668 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2022 |
| MC1256668 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 2021 | — | 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
34 states • 117 inspections
Violation Summary (181 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 15 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (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 t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFSMF | Tires - Front sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VUCS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (117 inspections)
Showing 50 of 117
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NITRO | WV RT 025, 1ST AVE, I-64 WB EXIT | ...884889 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Feb 18, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ORLEANS | I-10 | ...707967 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Feb 10, 2026 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEBANON | 2ND ST & W AIRPORT RD | ...871851 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jan 11, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORFOLK | INTERSTATE 64 EAST AT 0.10M W OF NORTHAMPTON BOULE | ...067183 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | GA 1 LYLE JONES PKWY AT GA 136 (E. VILLANOW ST) | ...226597 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 13, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILL CREEK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0090 E | ...871165 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...995725 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHFIELD | CST MARSHALL ST | — | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Jun 5, 2023 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SNOWVILLE | I-84, at - 4000 FT E OF EXIT 17 | ...524540 | EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records