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EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

DOT 253615MC 179963ActiveMotor CarrierBrokerInterstateGemini Insurance Company +2MEMPHIS, TN

COMPANY

Authority since
2016-07-14
MCS-150
2026-05-13 · 11,542,760 mi (2025)
Fleet
140 units · 120 trailers · 116 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
11,542,760 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
3710 TULANE ROAD
MEMPHIS, TN 38116-3928
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
9019423300
Email
jackie@empireexpress.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
TIM GATLIN
Title
OWNERCEO
Origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
French 32% · English 27%

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Household Goods Mover
Cargo types
11
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
123 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
3 active
Gemini Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
17.5%
75 / 429 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

2 risk factors · 3 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
299 crashes · 8 fatal · 133 with injuries · 270 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
83% — 354 clean of 429 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
17.5% — driver OOS 3, vehicle OOS 74

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
25 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-05-13

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
3 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $4,075,000

SUMMARY

8 fatal crashes — most recent 3 yr ago
High OOS rate 20% (last 24 mo)
Low crash rate (3.6 per 100 trucks/yr)
83% clean inspections
Active BMC-84/85 bond $75K

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