Empire Southwest LLC
USDOT 44064 · MC-164259 · Mesa, Arizona · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Empire Southwest LLC (dba Empire Transport) is a corporation based in Mesa, Arizona, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,178 power units and 1,175 drivers, which ranks it #4 by fleet size among 134 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arizona. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 376 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 8.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 0.8 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, passengers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Empire Southwest LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Empire Transport |
| USDOT number | 44064 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-164259 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1725 S Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210 |
| Phone | (480) 633-4000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 44064.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 916 | 137 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 106 | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 219 | 15 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 21,522,677 miles reported for 2025 – about 18,271 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 88% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,017 CDL drivers; 535 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 640 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Arizona carriers with 50+ units (134).
| Measure | Empire Southwest LLC | Same size, US | AZ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.6% | 14.8% | 18.8% | 42% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 29% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.8 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 71% lower than average |
| Inspections | 376 | 375 with a driver check, 185 with a vehicle check, 59 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 14, 1983) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arizona
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Republic Services of Indiana Transportation LLC USDOT 1050420 | Phoenix | 820 | 692 | 112 | 75.0% | 42 |
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Other carriers near Mesa
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rango Inc USDOT 2366726 | Mesa | 228 | 135 | 87 | 21.1% | 4 |
| Otto Trucking Inc USDOT 488160 | Mesa | 215 | 135 | 87 | 48.8% | 9 |
| Rhino Contracting LLC USDOT 2104098 | Mesa | 115 | 101 | 19 | 16.7% | 2 |
| Desert Ready Mix LLC USDOT 2517747 | Mesa | 85 | 104 | 10 | 22.2% | 0 |
| Senergy Petroleum LLC USDOT 3328232 | Tempe | 293 | 285 | 326 | 10.1% | 7 |
| Pipeline Video Inspection LLC USDOT 1730163 | Chandler | 225 | 145 | 37 | 12.0% | 4 |
| FNF Construction Inc USDOT 379519 | Tempe | 109 | 111 | 27 | 24.0% | 5 |
| Vermeer Mountain West Inc USDOT 893438 | Chandler | 107 | 167 | 14 | 0.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Empire Southwest LLC?
Empire Southwest LLC is registered with USDOT number 44064 and operating authority MC-164259.
How many trucks does Empire Southwest LLC have?
It reports 1,178 power units (125 tractors, 1,053 straight trucks) and 234 trailers, with 1,175 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 7, 2026).
Where is Empire Southwest LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Mesa, Arizona 85210.
What is the out-of-service rate of Empire Southwest LLC?
Over 24 months, 8.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.