Empire Transport
Legal name: Empire Southwest LLC
Looks good
No issues found
Based in
Mesa, AZ
Power units
1,178
Drivers
1,175
Operation
Interstate · hazmat
Compliance check
From the FMCSA census and inspection files, checked Oct 15, 2026.
USDOT number status
OKActive in the FMCSA census.
MCS-150 biennial update
OKNext due Apr 30, 2028. Last filed Jan 7, 2026.
Operating authority (MC-164259)
OKAuthority shows active.
Safety rating
OKSatisfactory since Mar 14, 1983.
Out-of-service rate (24 months)
OKVehicle 7.8% vs 22.26% national, driver 0.8% vs 6.67% national, across 387 inspections.
UCR registration 2027
InfoInterstate carriers must register with UCR every year. 2027 registration is open now. Estimated fee for 1,178 power units: $54,165 (bracket 6).
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
| Type | Inspections | Out of service | OOS rate | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 192 | 15 | 7.8% | 22.26% |
| Driver | 386 | 3 | 0.8% | 6.67% |
387 inspections and 104 violations since Oct 15, 2024. Last inspection Oct 8, 2026. National averages are FMCSA-published approximations.
Registration details
- Legal name
- Empire Southwest LLC
- DBA
- Empire Transport
- Classification
- private property, authorized for hire
- CDL drivers
- 1,017
- MCS-150 last filed
- Jan 7, 2026
- Reported mileage
- 21,522,677 (2025)
- Added to FMCSA
- Jun 1, 1974
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Vehicle Inspection File (data.transportation.gov), public records. Contact details are intentionally not shown. MyDotCheck is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the U.S. Department of Transportation or FMCSA. Data comes from public FMCSA datasets and may lag official records by a day or more. Government filings can be made directly with FMCSA at no charge.