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THE EMPIRE COMPANY LLC

8181 LOGISTIC DRIVE · Zeeland, MI 49464

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  • MC #1000772
  • USDOT #187179 USDOT Active
  • 63
    Power Units
  • 48
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE EMPIRE COMPANY LLC is a Zeeland, MI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 63 truck(s) in their fleet and 48 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1000772 and their USDOT number is 187179.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/04/2025 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name NOVO DISTRIBUTION LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,231,331 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 13 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: MD (13), NJ (8), NC (8), FL (6), MI (6), NY (6), OH (4), PA (2), GA (2), IN (2), MS (1), AL (1), +2 more. Home base: Zeeland, Michigan.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 14, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.21 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.3 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 61
    Total
  • 49
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6

Locations

Physical Address
THE EMPIRE COMPANY LLC
8181 LOGISTIC DRIVE
ZEELAND, MI 49464
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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