EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC
USDOT 44064 • DBA: EMPIRE TRANSPORT • 1725 S COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MESA, AZ, 85210
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (7)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25552635 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 106002920 | ON FILE | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 08502335 | ACTIVE | Dec 12, 2008 | — |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | TRUST FUND | 105213631 | ON FILE | Dec 12, 2008 | Dec 12, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 5830B792 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2007 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 49-66676-10 60 051 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | BA-0151989 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 1992 | Jul 1, 2005 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25311188 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AI7-661-066618-04 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AI7-661-066618-04 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 106002920 | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-GAR-1761B914-TIL-09 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-GAR-1761B914-TIL-09 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 30, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 105213631 | REPLACED | Dec 22, 2008 | Dec 12, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 105213631 | REPLACED | Dec 12, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 105213631 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2008 | Jan 29, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 105213631 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2008 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT 660 5830B792 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4966676 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 60 051 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 50 051 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 50 051 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 49-66676-10 50 051 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 1, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 50 051 | NAME CHANGED | Jul 1, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 60 051 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Dec 22, 2008 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 60 051 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-66676-10 60 051 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 08502335 | REPLACED | Jun 13, 2005 | Jun 13, 2005 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 08502335 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2005 | Dec 12, 2008 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 08502335 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 13, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 83755 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1992 | Jun 1, 1992 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 83755 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1992 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | BNS131 9591 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 1992 | Jun 15, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 08502335 | SURETY | Unknown | Unknown |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25552635 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25311188 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106002920 | SURETY | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AI7-661-066618-04 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AI7-661-066618-04 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-GAR-1761B914-TIL-09 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2014 | Jul 30, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-GAR-1761B914-TIL-09 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106002920 | SURETY | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105213631 | SURETY | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 5830B792 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 5830B792 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105213631 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2009 | Jan 29, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 60 051 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2008 | Dec 22, 2008 |
| CANCEL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 08502335 | SURETY | Dec 12, 2008 | Dec 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105213631 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2008 | Dec 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105213631 | TRUST FUND | Dec 12, 2008 | Dec 12, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 105213631 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 4966676 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 60 051 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| NAMECHG | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 08502335 | SURETY | Sep 19, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 |
| NAMECHG | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 50 051 | CARGO | Sep 19, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 50 051 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2005 | Sep 19, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 60 051 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BA-0151989 | BIPD | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 83755 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 50 051 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 50 051 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 60 051 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-66676-10 60 051 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BNS131 9591 | SURETY | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 08502335 | SURETY | Jun 13, 2005 | Jun 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 83755 | CARGO | Jun 1, 1992 | Jun 1, 1992 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-164259 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-164259 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-164259 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (22 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC164259 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 |
| MC164259 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 |
| MC164259 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2014 |
| MC164259 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2014 |
| MC164259 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 1, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2013 |
| MC164259 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2009 |
| MC164259 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jan 23, 2009 | — | Unknown |
| MC164259 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2009 |
| MC164259 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2009 |
| MC164259 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Mar 26, 2007 | REVOKED | Dec 22, 2008 |
| MC164259 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 21, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC164259 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2005 |
| MC164259 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2005 |
| MC164259 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2005 |
| MC164259 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 19, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2005 |
| MC164259 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 19, 1992 | REVOKED | Sep 19, 2005 |
| MC164259 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 1992 | REVOKED | Sep 19, 2005 |
| MC164259 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 1989 | REVOKED | Sep 19, 2005 |
| MC164259 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC164259 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 29, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC164259 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 23, 1984 | REVOKED | Sep 19, 2005 |
| MC164259 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 1983 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 31, 1984 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 588 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from latest 100 of 588 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:130B-CHVE | 130B-CHVE | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLED | 2-SLLED | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLTFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
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 (588 inspections)
Showing 50 of 588
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Unknown | SR225 / 30MM | ...F00273 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| May 4, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SALOME | I-10 nonCard @ M041 | ...331141 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Apr 12, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Payson | SR-260 @ MP-260 | ...377792 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Feb 10, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R1- IR15/31 | ...F02590 | EMPIRE TRANSPORT |
| Feb 3, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US-60 @ M325 | ...590579 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | Phoenix | I-10 nonCard @ M144 | ...G06136 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-347@M183 | ...820979 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| May 28, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESA | GREENFIELD RD@UNIVERSITY DR | ...498707 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRESCOTT | STATE ROUTE 89@MP320 | ...226713 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Jan 24, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-68 NONCARD@M009 | ...A02956 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-10 EXIT 161 C-RAMP@M161C | ...A09649 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Sep 21, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...492989 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Sep 8, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-101 NONCARD@M044 | ...314587 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Sep 7, 2023 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-87@M154 | ...662921 | EMPIRE TRANSPORT |
| Apr 6, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESA | US-60@M179 | ...378967 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEMPE | I-10@M153 | ...492989 | EMPIRE TRANSPORT |
| Feb 23, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TUCSON | I-10 NONCARD@M257 | ...A07738 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Feb 10, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | US-60@M238 | ...590579 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Nov 16, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | SR-177@M150 | ...C47869 | EMPIRE TRANSPORT |
| Aug 10, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | S 303109J @M109J | ...233363 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Jul 15, 2022 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MARANA | I-10 NONCARD@M239 | ...257676 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | WINTERHAVEN DR/100 FT S OF RT8 | ...F58808 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Oct 13, 2021 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHOENIX | SR-74@M028 | ...885190 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| May 20, 2021 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | UNKNOWN | US-60@M232 | ...177304 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
| Apr 20, 2021 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRESCOTT VALLEY | E STATE ROUTE 69@E KACHINA PL | ...377916 | EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC |
Compliance Timeline
61 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 61 events