Empire Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 253615 · Memphis, TN 38116-3928 · 9019423300

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Empire Express INC (DOT# 253615) in Memphis, Tennessee has 416 inspections on record with 346 violations and a 19.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

416 Inspections
19.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
9 Crashes
158 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.5%
Carrier: 19.5% (81 of 416) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.2%
Carrier: 1.2% (5 of 416) National: 6.4%
44% OOS rate better than 44% of carriers in Tennessee
28% crash rate better than 28% of carriers in Tennessee

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

346 total violations across 416 inspections
87 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
195
Unsafe Driving
96
Hours of Service
43
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
6
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 30 states
Level 1: 70 (17%) Level 2: 164 (39%) Level 3: 180 (43%) Level 4: 2 (0%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 SD 2 3 0
03/24/2026 MO 2 0 0
03/11/2026 IN 1 0 0
03/09/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/06/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/27/2026 MS 3 0 0
02/25/2026 AL 2 0 0
02/24/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/18/2026 TX 1 1 0
02/16/2026 TN 2 1 0
2 injury crashes
22-JAN-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
22-JAN-25 MS 0 0 0
19-MAR-25 FL 0 0 0
17-DEC-24 LA 0 0 0
13-MAR-25 MS 0 0 0
09-APR-24 TX 0 1 0
07-JUL-24 FL 0 2 0
05-MAR-25 TX 0 0 0
03-SEP-25 GA 0 0 0
02-DEC-25 OH 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC179963
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Gemini Insurance Company $3,000 07/01/2023
BIPD/Primary Zurich American Insurance Company $1,000 07/01/2022
SURETY American Alternative Insurance Corporation N/A 10/01/2013

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 158
Drivers 124
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/12/1984
MCS-150 Filed 20250605 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 11,886,495
Address 3710 Tulane Road, Memphis, TN 38116-3928