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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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EMPIRE TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3977549 · MC1488202 · EIN 88-4232572 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
614 W US HIGHWAY 50, VERSAILLES, IN, 47042
(812) 216-9964 · SARA RHODES
67
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 42.9% — well above the 22% national average4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
11 / 8
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 227
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA977802185 · eff 02/22/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate42.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance221 pts
Unsafe Driving12 pts
Other9 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.19 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 16 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.16AD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 |
Most inspected states
KY8
OH1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.16 | 1.28 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.42 | 7.67 | ≈70–74% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-03. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 62% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 24% (1 OOS) · Other 14% (2 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 8 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 2 OOS · 75%
393.75A1-TAORETA, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75A1-TEPBM
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.565).
2. Other2 viol · 25%
393.60D ×2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders: 393.60D ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | NEWPORT, KY | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | CINCINNATI, OH | ✓ | ||
| 11/18/2025 | CINCINNATI, OH | ✓ | ||
| 10/23/2025 | SPARTA, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 15 vehicles seen in inspections
8 trailer7 truck
Company profile
Officer
SARA RHODES
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.1M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
8
Registered since
2022-10-28
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSURED LOGISTICS ENTERPRISES LLC | 3035062 | officer | strong |
| UNITED STATES WELDING INC | 29755 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
12/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2024)
03/01/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/22/2024 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA977802185
12/12/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
10/28/2022 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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