- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 613 days (since Sep 13, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
EMPERADOR TRANSPORTATION LLC
EMPERADOR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in SAINT JOHNS, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3710465. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EMPERADOR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Saint Johns, FL. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 600% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (4) and KS (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.5% of violations); top code 392.9A2-C (Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Great Dane, Freightliner, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 12 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Wilson | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87513268 | Apr 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86471035 | Dec 2, 2025 | KS | 3 | ks-south-haven-m.c.i.s.-#26a |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86385814 | Nov 20, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86300010 | Nov 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86081324 | Oct 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85596517 | Aug 25, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9 | No |
| 85383590 | Jul 31, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85338929 | Jul 27, 2025 | OK | 3 | LOVE PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85327925 | Jul 22, 2025 | MO | 3 | BOWLING GREEN MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84963631 | Jun 15, 2025 | OK | 1 | COLBERT SCALES ON US69 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.9A2-C, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 83639977 | Jan 11, 2025 | TX | 2 | SH 6 MP 602 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11TL, 393.203E | No |
| 82794879 | Sep 30, 2024 | NE | 3 | HEBRON 81 SCALE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82735092 | Sep 20, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-phillips-county---147 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82266935 | Jul 31, 2024 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79958240 | Oct 18, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH45 NB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79444790 | Aug 14, 2023 | NE | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX73SBHQE1GF | Mar 9, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2021 | MC1302017-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT950067001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 950067001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2022 | Sep 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FOP112642021 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2021 | Sep 13, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 13, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-88 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| BOWLING GREEN MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| HEBRON 81 SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 1 | 0 |
| COLBERT SCALES ON US69 | OK | 1 | 1 |
| LOVE PORT OF ENTRY | OK | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 WB WINNIE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH45 NB | TX | 1 | 1 |
| SH 6 MP 602 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1302017
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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16 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify EMPERADOR TRANSPORTATION LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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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