Empire Express Inc
USDOT 253615MC-179963USDOT activeAuthority active· Memphis, TN
Empire Express Inc (USDOT 253615) runs 140 power units and 116 drivers based in Memphis, TN, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-179963. The earliest grant on file is from January 1990, 36 years, 9 months ago. $3,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Gemini Insurance Company.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-179963 | Broker | Active | bond | $4,000,000 liability, bond |
| MC-179963 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $4,000,000 liability |
| MC-220153 | Broker | Inactive | $750,000 liability, bond | — |
| MC-220153 | Motor carrier of property | Inactive | $750,000 liability, bond | — |
Earliest grant on file: Jan 16, 1990 (36 years, 9 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Gemini Insurance Company | $3,000,000 | Jul 1, 2023 | — |
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Zurich American Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2022 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | American Alternative Insurance Corporation | — | Oct 1, 2013 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2016 | MC-179963 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 14, 2016 | MC-179963 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 31, 2001 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 27, 2001 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 1, 2000 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 1, 2000 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 28, 2000 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 28, 2000 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 4, 1998 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 4, 1998 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 30, 1998 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 30, 1998 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 1992 | MC-179963 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 1, 1991 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 8, 1991 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 16, 1990 | MC-179963 | Reinstated · broker |
| Jan 16, 1990 | MC-179963 | Granted · broker |
| Jun 27, 1989 | MC-220153 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jun 16, 1989 | MC-220153 | Renumbered · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 16, 1989 | MC-220153 | Renumbered · broker |
| May 25, 1989 | MC-220153 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 8, 1989 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 25, 1989 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Feb 21, 1989 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 28, 1988 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Feb 8, 1988 | MC-179963 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 13, 1988 | MC-179963 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| — | MC-220153 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| — | MC-220153 | Granted · broker |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-179963 | Common | Jun 6, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-179963 | Contract | Jun 6, 2016 | Jul 11, 2016 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 253615 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-179963, MC-220153 |
| Legal name | Empire Express Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Memphis, Tennessee 38116 |
| USDOT added | Dec 12, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Dec 14, 2005 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 140 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 140 |
| Drivers | 116 · 116 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 11,542,760 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Chemicals, Commodities dry bulk, Beverages, Paper products, Construction
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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