Empower Carriers INC Safety Record
DOT# 3356137 · Addison, IL 60101 · 2243359119
Average safety record — scored 32/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 32/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Empower Carriers INC (DOT# 3356137) in Addison, Illinois has 50 inspections on record with 60 violations and a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 60 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 50 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/15/2026 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 02/10/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | LA | 1 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | NC | 0 | 1 |
| 11/04/2025 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 10/28/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | TX | 1 | 0 |
| 08/18/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-APR-24 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Milford Casualty Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
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.