Empire X-Press Inc
USDOT 3397215 · MC-1092883 · Detroit, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Empire X-Press Inc is a company based in Detroit, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 90 power units and 45 drivers, which ranks it #175 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 52 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 24.0% of vehicle inspections and 7.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Empire X-Press Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3397215 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1092883 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 15800 Tireman, Detroit, MI 48228 |
| Phone | (313) 358-3635 |
| First registered | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3397215.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 20 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.6 trailers per tractor.
- 1,350,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 15,000 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 3% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 45 CDL drivers; 40 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Empire X-Press Inc | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.0% | 20.5% | 17.2% | 17% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 7.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 131% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 77% lower than average |
| Inspections | 52 | 52 with a driver check, 25 with a vehicle check, 60 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Empire X-Press Inc?
Empire X-Press Inc is registered with USDOT number 3397215 and operating authority MC-1092883.
How many trucks does Empire X-Press Inc have?
It reports 90 power units (35 tractors, 10 straight trucks) and 20 trailers, with 45 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 14, 2026).
Where is Empire X-Press Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Detroit, Michigan 48228.
What is the out-of-service rate of Empire X-Press Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.0% of vehicle inspections and 7.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.