What is Empire Cargo LLC's safety grade?

Empire Cargo LLC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of D. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Empire Cargo LLC have?

Empire Cargo LLC has 119 inspections on record with a 31.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 14.3% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 272 violations.

Has Empire Cargo LLC been involved in any crashes?

Empire Cargo LLC has 6 crashes on record.

Does Empire Cargo LLC have active authority and insurance?

Empire Cargo LLC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Empire Cargo LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3876111 · Kent, WA 98031 · 2537661004

Below-average safety record — scored 60/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 60/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts

Crash Rate 20/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Empire Cargo LLC (DOT# 3876111) in Kent, Washington has 119 inspections on record with 272 violations and a 31.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.

119 Inspections

31.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

6 Crashes

16 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 31.1%

Carrier: 31.1% (37 of 119) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 14.3%

Carrier: 14.3% (17 of 119) National: 6.4%

33% OOS rate better than 33% of carriers in Washington

5% crash rate better than 5% of carriers in Washington

Violation Categories · 272 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.

272 total violations across 119 inspections

54 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)

Vehicle Maintenance

161

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 19 states

Level 1: 23 (19%) Level 2: 46 (39%) Level 3: 48 (40%) Level 5: 2 (2%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
03/19/2026	OR	1	4	0
02/18/2026	WA	3	0	0
02/06/2026	UT	3	0	0
02/04/2026	UT	3	0	0
02/03/2026	OR	1	0	0
01/31/2026	UT	3	0	0
01/22/2026	OR	1	1	1
01/04/2026	CO	3	0	0
01/04/2026	CO	3	0	0
12/20/2025	ID	1	0	0
12/16/2025	WA	1	1	0
12/13/2025	ID	3	0	0
12/11/2025	ID	3	0	0
12/10/2025	WA	2	0	0
12/04/2025	CO	3	0	0
11/19/2025	WA	1	0	0
11/13/2025	UT	3	0	0
11/07/2025	ID	2	0	0
11/04/2025	WA	2	0	0
11/03/2025	WA	3	0	0
10/27/2025	CA	2	2	0
10/25/2025	WA	2	0	0
10/24/2025	OR	3	0	0
10/08/2025	WA	2	1	0
10/07/2025	ID	3	0	1
10/04/2025	WA	1	0	0
09/30/2025	WY	1	1	0
09/17/2025	WA	2	0	0
09/15/2025	OR	2	1	0
09/04/2025	OR	2	0	0
08/23/2025	UT	3	0	0
08/18/2025	WA	3	0	0
08/17/2025	CO	2	0	0
08/09/2025	NE	3	0	0
07/30/2025	ID	1	0	0
07/30/2025	WA	2	0	0
07/18/2025	WA	1	4	0
07/14/2025	OR	3	0	1
07/10/2025	WY	3	0	0
06/30/2025	OR	2	1	0
06/29/2025	OR	2	0	0
06/19/2025	WA	2	1	0
06/18/2025	OR	2	0	0
06/18/2025	WA	2	0	0
06/17/2025	WA	1	3	1
06/12/2025	WA	2	1	0
06/11/2025	OR	1	1	1
06/04/2025	NE	3	0	0
05/26/2025	WA	2	1	0
05/20/2025	OR	3	0	1
05/13/2025	WA	2	0	0
05/12/2025	UT	3	0	0
05/08/2025	WA	2	0	0
04/26/2025	WA	1	1	3
04/21/2025	CO	2	0	0
04/15/2025	WA	2	1	4
04/04/2025	CO	2	0	0
03/31/2025	OR	2	0	0
03/26/2025	OR	1	0	1
03/10/2025	NM	3	0	0
02/28/2025	CA	1	0	0
02/26/2025	US	5	0	0
02/26/2025	US	5	1	0
02/25/2025	CO	1	2	0
02/11/2025	WA	2	1	0
02/08/2025	ID	2	0	0
01/22/2025	UT	3	0	0
01/21/2025	WA	3	0	0
01/11/2025	WA	2	0	0
01/08/2025	UT	1	0	0
01/07/2025	WA	2	0	0
01/06/2025	WA	1	0	0
12/29/2024	OR	2	0	0
12/27/2024	CO	2	0	0
12/12/2024	UT	3	0	0
11/26/2024	WA	3	0	0
11/25/2024	OR	3	0	1
11/20/2024	WY	3	0	0
11/15/2024	SD	2	1	1
11/06/2024	WA	3	0	0
11/05/2024	NV	3	0	0
10/25/2024	OR	2	0	0
09/10/2024	WA	2	0	0
09/06/2024	UT	3	0	0
09/03/2024	OR	2	0	0
08/30/2024	UT	1	0	0
08/30/2024	CO	3	0	0
08/29/2024	CA	2	0	0
08/28/2024	CA	1	0	0
08/18/2024	WA	3	0	0
08/07/2024	UT	3	0	0
07/31/2024	UT	3	0	0
07/16/2024	UT	3	0	0
07/14/2024	ID	2	0	0
07/06/2024	MT	3	0	0
06/27/2024	MT	3	0	0
06/25/2024	OR	3	0	0
06/20/2024	UT	3	0	0
06/19/2024	UT	3	0	0
06/15/2024	MT	3	0	0

Crash History · 6 records

15-JUL-24 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow-Aways
15-JUL-24	CO	0	0	0
13-NOV-24	WY	0	0	0
10-DEC-25	WY	0	0	0
05-AUG-25	WA	0	0	0
04-NOV-24	UT	0	0	0
02-MAR-24	OR	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.

MC/MX Number MC1420593

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority N

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	United Financial Casualty Company	$1,000	12/01/2025

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.

Power Units 16

Drivers 18

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/03/2022

MCS-150 Filed 20250814 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,781,696

Address 20041 104th Pl Se, Kent, WA 98031