EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC, DOT #3215653 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Washington on October 30.
That makes 6 of your 9 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 9 trucks and 4 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in KENNEWICK, Washington (USDOT #3215653). As of November 6, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 13 recent inspection(s) and 104 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 30, 2026, Washington. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 5 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.100), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Sept. 17, 2026, Washington. 6 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11), lights not working (49 CFR 393.95), company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), and speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- April 28, 2026, Washington. Out of service: 3 vehicle violations, 15 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11), and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- March 24, 2026, Washington. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 2 vehicle violations, 10 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.25), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.83), wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78), and company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21).
- Nov. 17, 2025, Washington. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.207).
- Nov. 17, 2025, Washington. 6 violations, none out of service. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.53), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), and wipers not working (49 CFR 393.78).
EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC: KENNEWICK, Washington Trucking Company
EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC is a small fleet operating out of KENNEWICK, Washington with USDOT number 3215653. The company operates 9 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC has undergone 13 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 61.5%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 30.8%, 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC carries 104 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 30, 2026. Across 13 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 19 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC: 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC is classified by FMCSA as an intrastate non-hazmat 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: intrastate within 100 miles (4 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: 79,000 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: 7 straight trucks, 2 tractors, 5 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 1 CDL-holding driver 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.
Intrastate driver count: 4. Intrastate drivers may be subject to state-specific CDL endorsement and hours-of-service variances depending on the state.
How EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 13 recorded inspections, EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC's 61.5% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 30.8% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | WA | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-17 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-28 | WA | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-24 | WA | 1 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-17 | WA | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-17 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-17 | WA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-07-23 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-05-13 | WA | 0 | 4 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-02 | WA | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC
What is EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC (USDOT #3215653) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC operates 9 power unit(s) and 4 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC based?
EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in KENNEWICK, Washington, under USDOT number 3215653.
What is EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 13 recent DOT inspection(s) and 104 recorded violation(s) for EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC (USDOT #3215653), 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
EMPIRE BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC 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 BROS CONSTRUCTION LLC 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: November 6, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile