Empire Expedited Inc
USDOT 4043163 · MC-892323 · Hendersonville, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Empire Expedited Inc is a company based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 20 drivers, which ranks it #135 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 69 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Empire Expedited Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4043163 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-892323 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1620 Asheville Hwy Suite 207, Hendersonville, NC 28791 |
| Phone | (828) 820-8427 |
| First registered | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4043163.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.29 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 1,121,720 miles reported for 2024 – about 16,025 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 20 CDL drivers; 20 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Empire Expedited Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.7% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 19% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 30% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 69 | 69 with a driver check, 36 with a vehicle check, 57 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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 Expedited Inc?
Empire Expedited Inc is registered with USDOT number 4043163 and operating authority MC-892323.
How many trucks does Empire Expedited Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (20 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 5 trailers, with 20 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 31, 2026).
Where is Empire Expedited Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hendersonville, North Carolina 28791.
What is the out-of-service rate of Empire Expedited Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.7% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% 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.