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EMPIRE FFREIGHT INC
Sylmar, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3605280 · MC 1226048
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1226048 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1226048
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Benchmark Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLCA-1926-04755
Benchmark Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLCA192606000
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3605280
MC Number
MC-1226048
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 5, 2021
Authority Granted
June 9, 2021
Annual Mileage
70,582 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Sylmar, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
Ranks in the 63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | UET4000894 | N/OF SR-14 PIT SCALES, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 ME 5522173 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 31, 2026 | NADC004184 | 3128 4TH ST, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 |
CA YP18814 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 2434P9CD6T | NM, NM | II | 1 | 1 | GREEN GATE FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 ME 5522173 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| July 13, 2025 | 3854000776 | SAPPINGTON MO | III | 9 | — | HEALTHADE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 ME 5206026 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| May 17, 2025 | UEHJ005540 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | SUN PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 ME 5206026 |
| January 18, 2025 | 3064P0ISS1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY, NM | I | 1 | 1 | DON JOSE DIST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 MO 18B273 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| June 28, 2024 | 1844O50C7S | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | 5 | 1 | W&W DAIRY, LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 ME 5206026 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 27, 2024 | 000P130QPJ | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | II | 3 | 1 | W & W DAIRY, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X9NJ489843 1UYVS2532GU615636 |
CA YP18814 ME 5206026 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| W & W DAIRY, LLC | 2 | June 28, 2024 |
| GREEN GATE FRESH | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| HEALTHADE | 1 | July 13, 2025 |
| SUN PACIFIC | 1 | May 17, 2025 |
| DON JOSE DIST | 1 | January 18, 2025 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
NM3
IA1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9NJ489843 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU615636 | 7 | 4 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 9, 2021 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Transportation Authority LLC
390 ROUTE D, Lockwood, MO, 65682
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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