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EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

3710 TULANE ROAD · Memphis, TN 38116-3928

Authorized: Property
(901) 942-3300 Tap to call
  • MC #179963
  • USDOT #253615 USDOT Active
  • 140
    Power Units
  • 116
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC is a Memphis, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Tennessee. This company has 140 truck(s) in their fleet and 116 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-179963 and their USDOT number is 253615.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 11,542,760 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Chemicals
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 13 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 9 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alaska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 23 states over the past 24 months: TX (65), AR (43), TN (33), MO (20), OH (14), GA (14), KY (13), SC (12), AL (11), IL (9), NC (8), AK (7), +11 more. Home base: Memphis, Tennessee.

Safety Record

58 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 9
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.76 33 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 14 Vehicle Maintenance 3.61 73 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 3

Inspection Summary

  • 284
    Total
  • 170
    Clean
  • 114
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 76 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS20× OOS×19 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STGBLSteering - Gear box mounting bolt loose1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Hours of Service 10

  • 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
  • 395.3(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 minutes3× 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
  • 395.3AIIDriving 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt11× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 172.604A3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required.1× SW 3
  • 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information1× SW 3
  • 172.202B-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
3710 TULANE ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38116-3928
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same legal or DBA name 3

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
Memphis, TN
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—2201532220918
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
Miramar, FL
USDOT Active Not Authorized226633311828733
EMPIRE EXPRESS INC
Fort Mohave, AZ
USDOT Active Authorized: Property1110744073357179

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