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EMPIRE EXPEDITED INC

1620 ASHEVILLE HWY SUITE 207 · Hendersonville, NC 28791

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  • MC #892323
  • USDOT #4043163 USDOT Active
  • 20
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EMPIRE EXPEDITED INC is a Hendersonville, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 20 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-892323 and their USDOT number is 4043163.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/31/2026 · last updated Aug 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/31/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,121,720 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wyoming — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 27 states over the past 24 months: NM (7), IL (5), GA (5), MS (5), KY (4), AR (4), CO (4), TX (3), PA (3), NC (3), OK (2), AZ (2), +15 more. Home base: Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated Sep 3, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.61 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.05 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.74 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0.14 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.38 3

Inspection Summary

  • 70
    Total
  • 44
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken1× SW 2
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EMPIRE EXPEDITED INC
1620 ASHEVILLE HWY SUITE 207
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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