Is Empire Waste Systems Inc Safe? DOT 1220585 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Empire Waste Systems Inc had?

Empire Waste Systems Inc has recorded 29 total inspections, with 2 out-of-service orders.

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

Empire Waste Systems Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1220585. The company operates from Princeton, WV and maintains an active operating status with 6 power units and 6 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Empire Waste Systems Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

29 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate6.90%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 6.9% — below the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

Empire Waste Systems Inc is a small motor carrier operating in West Virginia. With 29 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 6.9%, which is below the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

Empire Waste Systems Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 6 power units and employs 6 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1220585?

USDOT number 1220585 is assigned to Empire Waste Systems Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Princeton, WV.

How many inspections has Empire Waste Systems Inc had?

Empire Waste Systems Inc has recorded 29 total inspections with 2 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 6.90%.

Where is Empire Waste Systems Inc located?

Empire Waste Systems Inc is headquartered at 1121 Frontage Road, Princeton, WV 24740.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1220585 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Empire Waste Systems Inc (DOT# 1220585) – FMCSA Carrier Profile