EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL LTD
DBA: EMPIRE CLS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 27 days Mar 25, 1999 → Apr 21, 1999
- Prior insurance gap · 742 days Nov 2, 2002 → Nov 13, 2004
- Common (Passenger) gap · 2020 days Inactive Jun 11, 1999 → reinstated Dec 21, 2004
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL LTD (USDOT 534941) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000 Officer(s): KENDRICK GUZMAN (Company officer); BRIAN SOHN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 27 days — Mar 25, 1999 → Apr 21, 1999 • Prior insurance gap · 742 days — Nov 2, 2002 → Nov 13, 2004 • Common (Passenger) gap · 2020 days — Inactive Jun 11, 1999 → reinstated Dec 21, 2004 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/534941/ As of: Jul 13, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Company profile
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2024
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC190692ACTIVE
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL LTD is a corporation based in SECAUCUS, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 534941. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 22 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file. 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.
EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL LTD is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 22 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Secaucus, NJ. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in US (5) and NJ (2), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 22 drivers; Mercedes b, Hino, and Merca are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,390 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Jun 11, 1999 to Dec 21, 2004 (2020 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 25, 1999 to Apr 21, 1999 (27 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 2, 2002 to Nov 13, 2004 (742 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| US (US) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Mercedes B | 5 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Hino | 1 | |
| Merca | 1 | |
| Mercedes-B | 1 | |
| Merz | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 6, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87364175 | Feb 12, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 85280437 | Jul 15, 2025 | NY | 1 | JAMAICA NY |
MERCEDES-B PASSENGER VAN
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0 | — | No |
| 83497433 | Dec 26, 2024 | NJ | 3 | — |
MERCA LIMOUSINE
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0 | — | No |
| 83325448 | Dec 5, 2024 | US | 5 | SECAUCUS NJ |
MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83325423 | Dec 5, 2024 | US | 5 | SECAUCUS NJ |
MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83325422 | Dec 5, 2024 | US | 5 | SECAUCUS NJ |
MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83325421 | Dec 5, 2024 | US | 5 | SECAUCUS NJ |
MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83325413 | Dec 5, 2024 | US | 5 | SECAUCUS NJ |
MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82030259 | Jun 27, 2024 | NY | 1 | NEW YORK NY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80635936 | Jan 17, 2024 | NJ | 1 | — |
UNK BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 80635935 | Jan 17, 2024 | NJ | 1 | — |
UNK BUS
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0 | — | No |
| 80223353 | Nov 22, 2023 | NY | 3 | LAGUARDIA AIRPORT TERMINAL B |
MERZ PASSENGER VAN
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78411662 | Apr 20, 2023 | NY | 1 | RFK BRIDGE SB |
MERZ BUS
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| ILX003898675 | Jul 25, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0015928207 | Oct 7, 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 30, 2020 | MC190692 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jan 7, 2008 | MC190692-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 21, 2004 | MC190692-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EMP 0138090-00 | 91X | $5,000,000 | Aug 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2020 | Aug 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAR 0138090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2019 | Dec 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. | HAR 0138090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAR 0138090-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 31, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | P-001-000029843-01 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 1, 2018 | Dec 12, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2011 | Dec 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 19, 2008 | Oct 19, 2011 | REPLACED |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000006748-03 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 23, 2007 | Jan 14, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000004330-02 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 23, 2006 | Dec 23, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000002784-01 | BIPD/Excess | — | Dec 7, 2005 | Dec 23, 2006 | REPLACED |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000001482-01 | BIPD/Excess | — | Nov 4, 2005 | Dec 7, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA159706 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 23, 2005 | Dec 19, 2008 | REPLACED |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000001482-01 | BIPD/Excess | — | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 4, 2005 | REPLACED |
| ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EX000001482-01 | BIPD/Excess | — | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1865302 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2004 | Aug 10, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1865302 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2004 | Jun 23, 2005 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CAP 1865302 (FAX-TG) | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 742 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 2, 2002 to Nov 13, 2004 | ||||||
| GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NXG372230A | BIPD/Excess | — | Sep 21, 2001 | Dec 24, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA147305 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 21, 2001 | Dec 23, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CU 694 28 | BIPD/Excess | — | Sep 21, 2001 | Nov 2, 2002 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 13, 2022
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Mar 3, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2020
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Jan 15, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
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Dec 31, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
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Nov 27, 2019
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Dec 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2018
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Oct 19, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2009insuranceCANCEL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 24, 2008
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Dec 19, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2008
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Dec 31, 2007
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Dec 31, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 23, 2007insuranceCANCEL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 7, 2005insuranceCANCEL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 17, 2005
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Nov 13, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 7, 2005
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Nov 4, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 10, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 22, 2005
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Jun 23, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 13, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 2, 2002insuranceNAMECHG — DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2002insuranceNAMECHG — WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Nov 2, 2002insurance gapCoverage gap: 742 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 13, 2004)
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Dec 24, 2001insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 23, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 14, 2000insuranceCANCEL — LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jun 11, 1999
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Jun 11, 1999authority gapCommon (Passenger) authority inactive: 2020 days (through Dec 21, 2004)
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Mar 25, 1999insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SECAUCUS NJ | US | 5 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| JAMAICA NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| LAGUARDIA AIRPORT TERMINAL B | NY | 1 | 0 |
| NEW YORK NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| RFK BRIDGE SB | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC190692
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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13 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify EMPIRE INTERNATIONAL LTD
- 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.
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