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EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC

DBA: Empire Transport

Mesa, AZ

CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized  ·  DOT 44064 · MC 164259
Broker Satisfactory Active 17 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 1983
1178
Power Units
1175
Drivers
588
Inspections
8%
Vehicle OOS
$2,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
Active
MC-164259 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
4.6% OOS · 588 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC164259
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual), since November 2, 2020
Authority Age
17 yrs, 9 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active 17 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 23, 2009; first granted June 17, 1983 (43 yrs, 4 mo ago)
  • Insurance on file: $2,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.9% — below the 20.7% national average
  • Driver out-of-service rate 0.5% — below the 5.5% national average
  • 588 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC164259
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Active

Insurance on File

NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 2970075
On File
ROCKHILL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy UMBR009066-03
On File
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
Bond · $0 · Policy AZ5335017
On File
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy 790-00-75-00
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$7,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
44064
MC Number
MC-164259
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
June 17, 1983
Authority Reinstated
January 23, 2009
Annual Mileage
21,522,677 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
1725 S Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210
Owner / Officer
Christopher Zaharis
Officer 2
Michael Kruse

Cargo Types

General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalPassengersConstruction MaterialsChemicals

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
588
Driver Inspections
361
Vehicle Inspections
297
Out-of-Service Violations
34

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance102
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service7

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.5% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
4.6% of 348 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 9th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
184 insp · 7 OOS
2025
171 insp · 14 OOS
2024
209 insp · 10 OOS

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 30 of 185 inspections
Unsafe Driving 8 of 375 inspections
Hours of Service 2 of 375 inspections
Driver Fitness 2 of 375 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 375 inspections

Crash History (9)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
9
Crashes
0
Fatalities
9
Injuries
9
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
May 1, 2026 AZ — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
April 27, 2026 AZ — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
April 2, 2026 TX — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
August 15, 2025 NV — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
May 4, 2025 AZ — 2 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
April 12, 2025 AZ — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
February 10, 2025 NV — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
February 3, 2025 AZ — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
January 23, 2025 AZ — 4 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ168
CA17
NV13
CO1
IA1

Fleet & Equipment (125)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 3–8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~62
of 1178 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~63
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
39
Flatbed
17
Semi-trailer
14
Truck
12
Other Trailer
7
Specialty Trailer
7
Dolly Converter
5
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Dry Van
4
Not Applicable
4
Pickup
3
Utility Trailer
3
Dolly
2
Full Trailer
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
1994 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X2RR326809 15 —
1994 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 3WKDD40X5RF264597 15 —
2018 Trail King Industries Dolly · 28 ft 1TKR02837JM067036 14 —
1992 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD4EX2NR471948 14 —
2021 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDP4TX8MR443595 13 —
Rackley Semi-trailer 1R9U62920MS485648 12 —
2020 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 52 ft 1TKJ05222LM054437 11 —
1994 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X6RR373082 11 —
1994 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X8RR372189 10 1
2021 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD4EX1MR443234 10 —
Show all 125 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2016 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 3WKDD40X2GF493204 10 —
2021 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 28 ft 1TKR02823MM026169 9 —
Rackley Dolly Converter 1R9U6292XLS485610 8 —
2019 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 52 ft 1TKJ05220KM098287 7 —
2019 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 52 ft 1TKJ05224KM098289 7 —
2022 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 28 ft 1TKR0282XNM018894 7 —
2020 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD4EX8LR377800 7 —
2020 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDP4TX0LR377915 7 —
Trail King Semi-trailer 1R9U62827RS485705 6 —
2019 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X9KR300066 6 —
2021 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD4EX3MR443235 6 —
Murray Tra Semi-trailer 1M9J272024A056295 5 —
2021 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKJ04827MM016155 5 1
2017 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X3HR163165 5 —
2020 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDP4TX2LR377916 5 —
Harley Mur Dolly Converter 1M9J282076A056446 4 —
Rackley Dolly Converter 1R9U62823NS485677 4 —
Russco Low Semi-trailer 1R9U62823RS485703 4 —
2023 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 16 ft 1TKH01629PM012452 4 —
2023 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 28 ft 1TKR02828PM012451 4 —
2019 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X8KR257680 4 —
2023 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 3WKDD40X4PF252406 4 —
Unknown Semi-trailer 1M9D52305CA056649 3 —
Murray Tra Semi-trailer 1M9J282047A056583 3 —
Racmac Tra Semi-trailer 1R9U64821NS485673 3 —
2014 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 53 ft 1TKH05321EM033935 3 —
2014 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 53 ft 1TKH05329EM033939 3 —
2022 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 52 ft 1TKJ05227NM039189 3 —
2021 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 28 ft 1TKR02823MM026172 3 —
1994 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X9RR353179 3 —
2021 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD4EXXMR443233 3 —
2016 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 3WKDD4EXXGF492990 3 —
2022 Gm GM515 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1HTKJPVK4NH749338 2 —
Murray Tra Semi-trailer 1M9G472057A056607 2 —
Murray Tra Dolly Converter 1M9H29205HA056940 2 —
2014 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04828EM033922 2 —
2021 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 16 ft 1TKH01629MM026170 2 —
2014 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 53 ft 1TKH05325EM033937 2 —
2022 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 12 ft 1TKR0121XNM039190 2 —
2019 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X1KR257679 2 —
1994 Kenworth T800 Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD40X4RR373081 2 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X2RJ331141 2 1
2025 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZD49XXSJ146183 2 —
2024 Ram 3500 Pickup · Class 3 3C63RRJL2RG358930 2 1
2022 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. Utility Trailer · 32 ft 46UFU322XN1260624 2 1
2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. Flatbed · 53 ft 13N253204L1539529 1 —
Mct Semi-trailer 15CGS3021JAU00036 1 —
Chassis Ki Intermodal Chassis 1C9CK3022FA681284 1 —
Unk Semi-trailer 1E9335921RE111162 1 —
2021 Ford F-600 Not Applicable · Class 6 1FDFF6LT2MDA02215 1 —
2025 Ford F-750 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 1FDPF7ANXSDF04241 1 —
2020 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FDUF5HT0LDA13531 1 —
2024 Ford F-650 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 1FDXX6DE5RDF04838 1 —
2016 Great Dane Trailers Flatbed · 48 ft 1GRDM9622GH728391 1 —
2023 Murray Trailers Flatbed · 47 ft 1H95G4728PA733328 1 —
2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D2RL510068 1 1
2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D4RL435924 1 —
2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate Dry Van · 53 ft 1JJV532D6RL435908 1 1
Murray Tra Semi-trailer 1M9D513068A056614 1 —
Murray Tra Full Trailer 1M9E512067A056584 1 —
Murray Tra Semi-trailer 1M9G472007A056594 1 —
Murray Tra Dolly Converter 1M9H29207CA056690 1 —
Murray — 1M9J2720XJA056024 1 —
Murray Tra Semi-trailer 1M9K502004A056296 1 —
2022 Kenworth T880 Truck · Class 8 1NKZX4EX7NJ145827 1 —
Rackley — 1R9U65929RS485706 1 —
2027 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04825VM028273 1 1
2007 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA048277M030643 1 —
2020 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04827LW023786 1 —
2017 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04836HM033995 1 —
2021 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 50 ft 1TKA05024MM016177 1 —
2025 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 50 ft 1TKA05027SM075771 1 —
2014 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 51 ft 1TKA05127EM072338 1 —
2022 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 16 ft 1TKH01620NM018895 1 —
2018 Trail King Industries Specialty Trailer · 16 ft 1TKH01629JM067037 1 —
2019 Trail King Industries Dolly · 12 ft 1TKR01217KM098290 1 —
2021 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 13 ft 1TKR01325MM026174 1 —
2021 Trail King Industries Other Trailer · 13 ft 1TKR0132XMM026171 1 —
Trail King Semi-trailer 1TKS028236M124686 1 —
2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535FP314601 1 —
2020 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKDD4EXXLR377801 1 —
2025 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X3SJ146196 1 —
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X4RJ331142 1 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X8RJ331144 1 —
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X9LJ377797 1 —
2017 Kenworth T880 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XKZD40X2HJ162867 1 —
2023 Kenworth T880 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XKZD40X6PJ226567 1 —
2023 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZD40X8PJ226568 1 —
2020 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZD49X4LJ377792 1 —
2023 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZD49X5PJ226711 1 —
2025 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZD49X5SJ146186 1 —
2025 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZD49X6SJ146178 1 1
2024 Peterbilt 567 Tractor · Class 8 1XPCD40X0RD604903 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 567 Tractor · Class 8 1XPCD40X4MD741223 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 567 Tractor · Class 8 1XPCD40X8MD741225 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X0KM308746 1 —
2020 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X2LM388245 1 —
2017 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X3HM177773 1 —
2020 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X4LM388246 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X6MM427579 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Not Applicable · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X7KM280962 1 —
Not yet decoded Tractor 2NKHHJX0MM472226 1 —
2016 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 8 2NKHLJ9X3GM493698 1 —
2021 Peterbilt 337 Truck · Class 7 2NP2HJ7X4MM736659 1 —
2022 Peterbilt 337 Truck · Class 7 2NP2HJ7X7NM802851 1 —
2023 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 7 3ALACXFE0PDUG2633 1 —
2024 Ram 3500 Pickup · Class 3 3C63RRHL0RG242051 1 1
2024 Ram 3500 Pickup · Class 3 3C63RRJL7RG377456 1 —
2019 International MA025 Truck · Class 7 3HAMMMMN0KL068562 1 —
2016 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 3WKDD40X0GF493203 1 —
2016 Kenworth T8 Series Tractor · Class 8 3WKDD4EX3GF492989 1 —
2022 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. Utility Trailer · 32 ft 46UFU3228N1260623 1 —
2021 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. Utility Trailer · 40 ft 46UFU4035M1234402 1 1
2022 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc Flatbed · 53 ft 4U3A05329NL020810 1 —
2018 Hino XJC720 / XFC720 Truck · Class 5 JHHRDM2H6JK005678 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 (588)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
November 4, 2026 ND0G004924 CA, CA I 1 — EMPIRE
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
CHEV
ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC.
1HTKHPVK7PH763071
46UFU322XN1260624
AZ 06A9F4
AZ NAA1JS
390.21TB2-DOT Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
October 29, 2026 1065000069 GILA BEND AZ I — — JS COLE
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
MURRAY TRAILERS
1XKDD4EX2NR471948
1H95G4727PA733305
AZ AL14449
AZ L8A63R
October 28, 2026 1127800114 SPRINGERVILLE AZ III — — MEGA CORP
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
HARLEY MUR
3WKDD40X0GF493203
1M9D513068A056614
AZ AL21093
AZ 91495B
October 28, 2026 6275002204 PHOENIX AZ II 1 — NONE
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
RAM
ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC.
3C63RRRLXLG294941
46UFU3227N1264422
AZ 3YA4W8
AZ 3EA3RL
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
October 27, 2026 NBYS007318 CA, CA I 3 — EMPIRE CAT
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
PETERBILT
TRLK
1XPCD40X0RD604903
1TKJ04726EM082358
NV 85477A
NV 22699PT
393.47E Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment
393.53B-B Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 Brakes All Others
October 22, 2026 7499002724 MESA AZ II 2 — EMPIRE
Straight Truck
Semi-trailer
FORD
ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC.
1FD0X5HT2KEE26779
46UFU3222P1276450
AZ CL77647
AZ L7A93R
396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports
393.60D Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
October 19, 2026 6455001303 LAVEEN AZ II 2 — SELF
Straight Truck
FORD
1FDXF7DC6SDF00987
AZ XJA6MX
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports
October 19, 2026 7621000121 APACHE JUNCTION AZ III — — EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
MURRAY TRAILERS
1XKDD4EX2NR471948
1H95G4727PA733305
AZ AL14449
AZ L8A63R
October 14, 2026 6040002397 EHRENBERG AZ I 1 1 EMPIRE MACHINERY
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
WABASH VANS
1XKYD49X8RJ331144
1JJV532D8RL435909
AZ AL28990
AZ J1A3SZ
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
October 12, 2026 6393000131 ROOSEVELT AZ II — — NATIONAL EWP
Truck Tractor
Trailer
Semi-trailer
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES
TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES
3WKDD4EX3GF492989
1TKR02828PM012451
1TKH01629PM012452
1TKR0132XPM012453
AZ AL27154
AZ CBA7DS
AZ C7A0CS
AZ CYA2CS

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
CATERPILLAR 38 September 28, 2026
FREEPORT MCMORAN 37 October 8, 2026
LONE STAR TRANSPORTATION 29 May 19, 2026
FREEPORT 14 March 2, 2026
EMPIRE SW 10 April 8, 2026
EMPIRE CAT 8 October 27, 2026
MEGA CORP 6 October 28, 2026
EMPIRE MACHINERY 5 October 14, 2026
EMPIRE MACHINARY 4 July 23, 2026
CAT EMPIRE 3 October 8, 2026
WORLDWIDE MACHINERY 3 June 4, 2026
SAFFORD MINES 3 May 20, 2026

56 more shippers named at fewer inspections.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
July 27, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
July 17, 2020INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
July 14, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
July 3, 2014INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
November 4, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONBroker
November 1, 2013INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
July 8, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
July 6, 2009INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 23, 2009REINSTATEDProperty Broker
January 7, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
April 1, 2024BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
July 1, 2009CargoOn file
November 2, 2020Broker's Surety BondOn file
July 1, 2016BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
November 17, 2008BROKEROn Record
August 17, 2005COMMONOn Record

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