Empire Express Inc
USDOT 253615 · MC-179963 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Empire Express Inc is a corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 140 power units and 116 drivers, which ranks it #74 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 281 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 29.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 7.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, chemicals, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Empire Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 253615 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-179963 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3710 Tulane Road, Memphis, TN 38116 |
| Phone | (901) 942-3300 |
| First registered | Dec 12, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 253615.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 120 | 201 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,542,760 miles reported for 2025 – about 82,448 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 56% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 116 CDL drivers; 112 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 4 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Empire Express Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.7% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 58% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 59% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 59% higher than average |
| Inspections | 281 | 281 with a driver check, 175 with a vehicle check, 183 BASIC violations recorded, 43 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 14, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Empire Express Inc?
Empire Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 253615 and operating authority MC-179963.
How many trucks does Empire Express Inc have?
It reports 140 power units (140 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 321 trailers, with 116 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 13, 2026).
Where is Empire Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38116.
What is the out-of-service rate of Empire Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 29.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.