EMPIRE EXPEDITED INC
USDOT 4043163 • 1620 ASHEVILLE HWY SUITE 207, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791
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-892323 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 017-08-4952 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 017-08-4952 | CANCELLED | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987610474 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT3922111026 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1504673 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 14, 2019 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 990571001 | REPLACED | Mar 27, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 990571001 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2018 | Mar 27, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NCFR 801422 | CANCELLED | Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 14, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5763752 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 14, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN180030 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN180030 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN180030 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2015 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3413399 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 15, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 017-08-4952 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 017-08-4952 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987610474 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT3922111026 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| NAMECHG | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1504673 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 990571001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2019 | Dec 14, 2019 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 990571001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2019 | Mar 27, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | NCFR 801422 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5763752 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 14, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN180030 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN180030 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN180030 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3413399 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC892323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC892323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2024 |
| MC892323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 |
| MC892323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2018 |
| MC892323 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2016 |
| MC892323 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 2014 | — | 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
26 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRSC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records