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Empire National Inc.: driver requirements

Empire National Inc. is a freight broker that works with independent drivers nationwide, using their own cargo vans, Sprinter-style high-roof vans and box trucks. Here's what they say they require, from their own site, checked Oct 2026.

Freight brokerNationwide

Empire National Inc.

Vehicles
  • Cargo van
  • Sprinter
  • Box truck
Requirements
  • No CDL
  • No DOT/MC needed
  • Vehicle 2015+
  • $1M liability
  • $100K cargo
  • Age 21+
Pay
Per load / trip
Notes
No forced dispatch, build your own schedule, choose your loads (local, regional, or OTR), no hidden fees, 24/7 operational and tracking support. Drivers without their own qualifying vehicle will not be considered. Drivers run under Empire's authority and must not hold an active USDOT/MC number.
Contact
(844) 844-6200 - Recruiters(800) 985-0888
What the company says
“When you join our team as an owner operator, you get all the perks of being a driver, plus the convenience of using your own vehicle.”

Source · checked Oct 26, 2026

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What Empire National Inc. requires, in plain terms

  • Vehicles: Empire National Inc. says it works with drivers who have cargo vans, Sprinter-style high-roof vans and box trucks.
  • Authority: Empire National Inc. doesn't require your own DOT or MC authority.
  • CDL: not required.
  • Insurance: at least $1M auto liability and $100K cargo insurance.
  • Vehicle age: 2015 model year or newer. Which companies accept older vehicles
  • Age: 21 or older.
  • Pay model: per load / trip, as Empire National Inc. describes it.

Before you sign with Empire National Inc.

  • Ask whether the work is a fixed route, scheduled blocks or on-demand loads, and how many hours or miles a typical week runs.
  • Ask who pays for fuel, tolls and equipment, and whether any fees come out of your settlement.
  • Get the insurance requirements in writing and confirm your policy covers delivering for pay.
  • Check how often pay is settled and whether the agreement lets you work for other companies.

Requirements and pay are set by Empire National Inc. and can change. Check their site before you sign anything. We're not affiliated with Empire National Inc..

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Empire National Inc. questions

What vehicles does Empire National Inc. accept?

Empire National Inc. says it works with independent drivers who have cargo vans, Sprinter-style high-roof vans and box trucks.

Do I need my own authority to drive for Empire National Inc.?

No. Empire National Inc. doesn't require your own DOT or MC authority.

Does Empire National Inc. require a CDL?

No. Empire National Inc. says a CDL isn't required.

What insurance does Empire National Inc. require?

At least $1M in auto liability and $100K in cargo insurance, according to Empire National Inc..

How old can my vehicle be to drive for Empire National Inc.?

Empire National Inc. asks for a 2015 or newer model year, by its own stated rule.

How do I apply to Empire National Inc.?

Apply on Empire National Inc.'s own site. DeliveryContracts is a directory: we don't place drivers or take a cut, and we're not affiliated with Empire National Inc..