EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC, DOT #1546562 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
12 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Ohio on October 13.
Your latest, Arizona on October 17, had 4 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 15 trucks and 18 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in PALMDALE, California (USDOT #1546562). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 101 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's record points to
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Out of service on 12 inspections of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently October 13. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 17, 2026, Arizona. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for over the hours-of-service limit (49 CFR 395.30), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.30), and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.9).
- Oct. 13, 2026, Ohio. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.207) and a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47).
- Sept. 17, 2026, California. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 15, 2026, New Mexico. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Sept. 8, 2026, Missouri. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3) and a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75).
- Sept. 7, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 driver violation. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC574860, motor property contract carrier authority, reinstated on June 24, 2022.
FMCSA served 3 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on April 13, 2026, and it was discontinued on May 11, 2026.
3 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Southlake Specialty Insurance Company's, effective May 10, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC: PALMDALE, California Trucking Company
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is a small fleet operating out of PALMDALE, California with USDOT number 1546562. The company operates 15 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 8%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC carries 101 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 17, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 6 driver out-of-service violations and 15 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 18 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 2,608,121 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 15 tractors, 15 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 18 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 13 crash events involving EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 2 involved a reported injury, and 13 resulted in a tow-away. 13 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: 34.445322/-117.365961, UNINCORPORATED, CA on March 20, 2025.
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across New Mexico (13), Arizona (7), California (6). The concentration in New Mexico is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 8.0% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-10-13 | OH | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-17 | CA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-15 | NM | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-08 | MO | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-07 | TX | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-30 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-14 | IN | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-12 | AZ | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-10 | AZ | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC
What is EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's FMCSA safety rating?
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT #1546562) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates 15 power unit(s) and 18 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based?
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in PALMDALE, California, under USDOT number 1546562.
What is EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 101 recorded violation(s) for EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT #1546562), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like EMPIRE FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile