Empire Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Memphis, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 158 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 158 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 263 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 158 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 158 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 87% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 75% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 44% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 60% | 85% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 54 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 33 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 132 | 53 | 56 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 3 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 1.92 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 16 | 0.26 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 3.78 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.05 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 23 states. Top state TX accounts for 22% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 87%.
+18 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 36 |
| 6 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 21 | 8 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| OH |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 393207BAALPMEOOS | More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 3929A2C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 393110B2IC | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 3922SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 39348ABLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Vehicle Maintenance | — |