Empire Transport Safety Record
DOT# 44064 · Mesa, AZ 85210 · 4806334000
Legal name: Empire Southwest LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Empire Transport (DOT# 44064) in Mesa, Arizona has 567 inspections on record with 168 violations and a 5.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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 · 168 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 · 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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 9 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-MAY-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-APR-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23-JAN-25 | AZ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 17-JUN-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-AUG-25 | NV | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 12-APR-25 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-FEB-25 | NV | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-MAY-25 | AZ | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 03-FEB-25 | AZ | 0 | 1 | 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/Excess | Rockhill Insurance Company | $5,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $2,000 |
| CARGO | Onebeacon America Insurance Company | N/A |
| SURETY | Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual) | N/A |
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.