I agree... I doubt that Empire is going anywhere.
I've dealt with them for as long as I've been brokering freight (over 25 years) and have never received anything but top notch service.
Some of their equipment is old but it's very well maintained.
The family is directly involved in the day to day operations.
I believe that they are very well run and I'd be shocked if they are having any trouble.
Of course in this economy... one never knows.