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EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

USDOT  253615 Active Interstate
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location_onMEMPHIS, TN event_availableVerified April 17, 2026 databaseFMCSA public records
Power Units
140
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
116
0.83 per truck
Authority Age
41 yr
Since 1984
Safety Rating
Unrated
No DOT rating

Quick checks from the federal record

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Authority active

FMCSA currently lists this operating authority as active.

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Tenure: 41 years

Registration history dates back to 1984 — an established federal record.

FMCSA record timeline

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Jun 2025
MCS-150 filing changed from May 21, 2025 to Jun 5, 2025

Registration & fleet profile

From 1 archived monthly FMCSA census snapshot for this carrier.

  • MCS-150 filing: May 21, 2025 — within the biennial update window
  • Reported annual mileage: 11,886,495 miles (2024) — ≈84,904 per truck
  • Company officers: TIM GATLIN · JACKIE BUCKINGHAM
  • Operation class: Authorized for-hire
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Common questions about EMPIRE EXPRESS INC

When did EMPIRE EXPRESS INC last update its MCS-150 filing?

The MCS-150 on file dates from 0.2 years ago. That's within FMCSA's required biennial update window.

Who is the listed company officer for EMPIRE EXPRESS INC?

TIM GATLIN and JACKIE BUCKINGHAM appear as company officers on the FMCSA registration for USDOT 253615. Officer names are one of the identity fields MC Look Up cross-references against revoked carriers.

How long has USDOT 253615 been registered?

EMPIRE EXPRESS INC first appears in FMCSA records in 1984, giving it roughly 41 years of registration history. Carriers under 12 months old statistically carry the highest risk of identity fraud and double-brokering.

What size fleet does EMPIRE EXPRESS INC run?

The latest filing reports 140 power units and 116 drivers — a large operation in MC Look Up's fleet segmentation.

Is USDOT 253615 authorized to operate right now?

As of the latest FMCSA sync, USDOT 253615 (EMPIRE EXPRESS INC) shows authority status: Active. MC Look Up re-syncs carrier records on a rolling ~48-hour cycle, so this reflects the current federal register, not a stale snapshot.

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