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EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC

DBA: EMPIRE TRANSPORT

DOT 00044064 · MC# 164259 · MESA, AZ

📞 +1 (480) 633-4000✉ DOT@empire-cat.com↗ FMCSA SAFER

Active carrier authority since 2007 · insured · 3 prior revocations — Grade A

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
A
Active for
19 years, 4 months

Fleet

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Power units
1178
Drivers
1175
Fleet size
V
Officer
CHRISTOPHER ZAHARIS

FF Trust Score

A

90/100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant broker

Authority StatusWhether the broker's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally broker loads.

Active carrier authority

30/30
Authority AgeHow long the broker has held authority. Newer brokers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
Insurance

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

3 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago

15/25

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Reinstated

    Feb 21, 2007Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Sep 19, 2005Archive

  • Granted

    Jan 22, 1992Archive

  • Granted

    Feb 24, 1989Archive

  • Granted

    Jan 29, 1985

Safety

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We're adding this from FMCSA data — not yet available for this carrier.

  • • CSA BASIC scores
  • • Roadside inspections
  • • Crashes
  • • Safety rating

Frequently Asked

Does EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC have active FMCSA authority?

EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC (DOT 00044064) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (90/100). They've held active authority 19 years, 4 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, EMPIRE SOUTHWEST, LLC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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