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EMPIRE SOUTHWEST LLC

DOT 44064MC 164259ActiveInterstateNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA +3MESA, AZ

COMPANY

Authority since
2020-07-27
MCS-150
2026-01-07 · 21,522,677 mi (2025)
Fleet
1178 units · 219 trailers · 1175 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
21,522,677 mi (2025)
Owner origin
Southeast-asian
Origin candidates
Malaysian 28% · English 25%

ADDRESS

Physical
1725 S COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
MESA, AZ 85210
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
4806334000
Email
dot@empire-cat.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
CHRISTOPHER ZAHARIS
Title
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Origin
Southeast-asian

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Private Property · Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
10
General FreightMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersPassengersChemicalsConstruction
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
74 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
4 active
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 6 strengths
OOS RATE
4.8%
29 / 604 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

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

Moderate Risk

2 risk factors · 6 strengths · 8 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
93 crashes · 6 fatal · 25 with injuries · 91 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
95% — 575 clean of 604 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
4.8% — driver OOS 5, vehicle OOS 25

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
41 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-01-07

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
4 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $7,000,000

SUMMARY

6 fatal crashes — most recent 3 yr ago
5 injury crashes in the last 24 months
Low OOS rate 5% (last 24 mo)
Low crash rate (0.4 per 100 trucks/yr)
Low violation rate (0.3/insp)
95% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $7.0M

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