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EMPIRE EXPRESS LINES INC
Elk Grove, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3567729 · MC 1200684
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1200684 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 38 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 13.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 38 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1200684
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA993764070
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3567729
MC Number
MC-1200684
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 10, 2021
Authority Granted
March 19, 2021
Annual Mileage
949,495 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8372 Mcgray Way, Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Sukhdeep Dhindsa
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
38
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA15
IA2
MD2
NE2
NV2
UT2
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
18
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSNV7152 | 9 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSNV7112 | 6 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3MJ447246 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 1UYVS2523GU557916 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXKSKD3396 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530GU539351 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 1UYVS2529GU571013 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FU235709 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9MJ447235 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 1UYVS2523GU557902 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 1UYVS2529GU557905 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2166203 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532HU873589 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU539546 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HU873546 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J2244239 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU421703 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GU538948 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538GU539579 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FU280714 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2166202 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539J2219223 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXNJ473537 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1YYVS2538GU597904 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2LT728011 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (38)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2026 | 5012230067 | I-80, IL | II | 1 | 1 | SAPUTO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7PSNV7112 1UYVS2529GU571013 |
CA YP58688 CA 4WB6766 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | UEEI006945 | CA, CA | III | — | — | ORGANIC LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3MJ447246 1UYVS2536HU873546 |
CA ZP93368 ID TR1475 |
| September 1, 2026 | T089000067 | GILTNER NE | III | 1 | — | BOB EVANS FOODS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXKSKD3396 1UYVS2536HU873546 |
CA YP31976 CA 4WV7764 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | UEKX004799 | CA, CA | I | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49XXNJ473537 |
CA ZP93365 |
| June 24, 2026 | G212617519 | BEDFORD TWP PA | II | 5 | — | SAMS CLUB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7PSNV7112 1UYVS2530FU235709 |
CA YP58688 CA 4WB6786 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 8, 2026 | AS42400056 | THE DALLES OR | III | — | — | NGKLOCKE, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8PSNV7152 1UYVS2523GU557902 |
CA YP75475 CA 4WB6763 |
| April 28, 2026 | UE4Z000148 | 101 S/B S/O HAWK HILL, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXKSKD3396 1UYVS2539J2219223 |
CA YP31976 ID TS8734 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | NC0Q004646 | 401 EAST H STREET TEHACHAPI, CA | I | 3 | 1 | MISIONERO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3MJ447246 1UYVS2536J2244239 |
CA ZP93368 CA 4WY6785 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 7217029651 | MM 6, NV | III | — | — | TAYLOR FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7PSNV7112 1UYVS2537GU421703 |
CA YP58688 CA 4NU2139 |
| December 10, 2025 | NFFX001075 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | GRIMMWAY FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7PSNV7112 1UYVS2538GU539579 |
CA YP58688 CA 4WV7765 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MISIONERO | 3 | April 9, 2026 |
| TAYLOR FARMS | 3 | March 2, 2026 |
| SAPUTO | 2 | September 27, 2026 |
| ORGANIC LOGISTICS | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| SAMS CLUB | 2 | June 24, 2026 |
| RICHMOND COLD STORAGE | 2 | May 18, 2025 |
| MANN PACKING | 2 | October 27, 2024 |
| JBS USA LLC | 2 | July 5, 2024 |
| BOB EVANS FOODS, INC | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| NGKLOCKE, INC | 1 | May 8, 2026 |
| GRIMMWAY FARMS | 1 | December 10, 2025 |
| MANNS | 1 | July 6, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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