THE EMPIRE TRUCKING INC
THE EMPIRE TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in BLOOMINGTON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3948729. 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 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
THE EMPIRE TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers, based in Bloomington, CA. Across 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.8% 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
24 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (12) and LA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.1% of violations); top code 393.55E-B (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Vanr 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 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 10, 2026 to Apr 2, 2026 (51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2024 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 18 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Vanguard | 9 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Kenw | 2 | |
| CIMC | 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 (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87599918 | Apr 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN BERNARDINO CHP AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLED, 60C | No |
| 87320820 | Mar 17, 2026 | ID | 1 | DECLO ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.47A-BCLMBD | Yes |
| 87291530 | Mar 5, 2026 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECKSITE |
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 87101673 | Feb 17, 2026 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECKSITE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87010234 | Feb 9, 2026 | CA | 3 | I-15 NB GLEN HELEN OFFRAMP |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
| 86613757 | Dec 17, 2025 | ID | 3 | MC CAMMON ID |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85870939 | Sep 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | BARSTOW AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 85640400 | Aug 28, 2025 | AZ | 2 | BENSON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.95A4-EENA, 393.55E-B | No |
| 85625660 | Aug 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.48A-BLMACBD | No |
| 85466806 | Aug 8, 2025 | LA | 3 | IOWA LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLUP, 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 85372222 | Jul 30, 2025 | MS | 3 | HINDS COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85214657 | Jul 1, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85212312 | Jun 21, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-i-15-@mountain-pass-jpoe,cvef |
KENW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 395.20BELDNV | No |
| 84805552 | May 28, 2025 | CA | 5 | BLOOMINGTON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84805551 | May 28, 2025 | CA | 5 | BLOOMINGTON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11A1-LRLM | No |
| 84805550 | May 28, 2025 | CA | 5 | BLOOMINGTON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84739856 | May 20, 2025 | AL | 2 | ADAMSVILLE AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84595685 | May 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | MADERA AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 84672033 | Apr 9, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSML, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83759936 | Jan 29, 2025 | LA | 3 | WALKER LA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A3-HOSPRNC, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 82585000 | Aug 28, 2024 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(2) | Yes |
| 82333359 | Aug 7, 2024 | AR | 3 | MULBERRY AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82183342 | Jul 22, 2024 | CA | 3 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82049388 | Jul 6, 2024 | AR | 3 | COAL HILL AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78687577 | May 21, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crawford-county(alma-west-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV0251101564 | Nov 20, 2025 | NV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | MC1468850 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 | MC1468850-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA100679 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRNCA100679 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 51 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 10, 2026 to Apr 2, 2026 | |||||
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003635 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003635 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003635 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003635 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81003635 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005322 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005322 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005322 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71005322 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2024 | Apr 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000001336-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 15, 2026
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May 14, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 9, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 3, 2026
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Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 10, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 10, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 51 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 2, 2026)
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Jan 2, 2026
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 14, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 24, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 10, 2025
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Feb 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2025
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Jan 7, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 18, 2024
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Apr 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 13, 2024
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Feb 10, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Feb 17, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLOOMINGTON | CA | 3 | 0 |
| SLOAN CHECKSITE | NV | 2 | 0 |
| ADAMSVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| COAL HILL AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MULBERRY AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BARSTOW AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-15 NB GLEN HELEN OFFRAMP | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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