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Carrier profile · USDOT 44064 · MC-164259 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Empire Southwest LLC
DBA EMPIRE TRANSPORT
1,178 power unitsavg 6.8 yrMulti-region · 8 statesMESA, AZ88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-164259 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,178Power units
106 observed · MCS-150
104Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 607 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal66
9 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC (USDOT 44064) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ROCKHILL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 386 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 189 vehicle-level and 385 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 1,178 power units and 1,175 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 14, 1983 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC's USDOT number?
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC's USDOT number is 44064, and its motor carrier number is MC-164259.
Is EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC's safety record?
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC has a 9.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 607 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC's fleet?
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC operates 1,178 power units and 1,175 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC based?
EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC is based in MESA, AZ, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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