Empire National Inc
USDOT 2878524 · MC-966111 · Fletcher, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Empire National Inc is a company based in Fletcher, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 100 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #85 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 181 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 14.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 4.0 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, building materials, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat, us mail, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Empire National Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2878524 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-966111 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 5045 Hendersonville Rd Unit 1, Fletcher, NC 28732 |
| Phone | (800) 985-0888 |
| First registered | Apr 15, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2878524.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 24 | 76 | 0 |
| Trailers | 24 | 96 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 5,723,479 miles reported for 2024 – about 57,235 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 22% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 110 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Empire National Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 25% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 11% lower than average |
| Inspections | 181 | 181 with a driver check, 78 with a vehicle check, 55 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Carolina
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among North Carolina carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Patterson Companies LLC USDOT 3010971 | Mocksville | 72 | 74 | 52 | 22.2% | 6 |
| JTS Transport Inc USDOT 2460890 | Sylva | 75 | 75 | 32 | 13.3% | 4 |
| La Tortilleria LLC USDOT 1005862 | Winston-Salem | 79 | 78 | 164 | 8.7% | 7 |
| Sysco Charlotte LLC USDOT 338614 | Concord | 110 | 127 | 82 | 0.0% | 6 |
| Anders Williams Trucking Company USDOT 223391 | Wilmington | 80 | 80 | 96 | 33.3% | 4 |
Other carriers near Fletcher
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Logistic Inc USDOT 2073146 | Candler | 204 | 226 | 419 | 27.5% | 14 |
| Ingles Markets Inc USDOT 157855 | Black Mountain | 136 | 221 | 287 | 11.9% | 14 |
| Empire Expedited Inc USDOT 4043163 | Hendersonville | 70 | 20 | 69 | 16.7% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Empire National Inc?
Empire National Inc is registered with USDOT number 2878524 and operating authority MC-966111.
How many trucks does Empire National Inc have?
It reports 100 power units (100 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 21, 2025).
Where is Empire National Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fletcher, North Carolina 28732.
What is the out-of-service rate of Empire National Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.