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About NEMT Empire

Building the future of non-emergency medical transportation

About NEMT Empire

Building the future of non-emergency medical transportation

Our Mission

To empower everyday people to build meaningful, life-changing businesses that serve their communities — while creating freedom and legacy for their families. 

At NEMT Empire, we’re on a mission to turn pain into purpose. To give those who’ve been overlooked — the hustlers, the helpers, the dreamers — the tools, support, and belief they need to rise. 

We know what it’s like to start with nothing. We’ve felt the pressure of bills, the weight of responsibility, and the fire of wanting more for our families. 

That’s why we exist: To train, equip, and walk beside those ready to change their lives — one van, one trip, one patient at a time. 

This isn’t just transportation. This is dignity on wheels. Purpose in motion. Generational wealth in progress. 

We don’t just build businesses. We build legacies.

Our Mission

To empower everyday people to build meaningful, life-changing businesses that serve their communities — while creating freedom and legacy for their families. 

At NEMT Empire, we’re on a mission to turn pain into purpose. To give those who’ve been overlooked — the hustlers, the helpers, the dreamers — the tools, support, and belief they need to rise. 

We know what it’s like to start with nothing. We’ve felt the pressure of bills, the weight of responsibility, and the fire of wanting more for our families. 

That’s why we exist: To train, equip, and walk beside those ready to change their lives — one van, one trip, one patient at a time. 

This isn’t just transportation. This is dignity on wheels. Purpose in motion. Generational wealth in progress. 

We don’t just build businesses. We build legacies.

Our Story

Built from the Ground Up — With Family at the Core.

The story of NEMT Empire began with one man… and one father who believed in him.

Long before the business had a name, before there were employees or clients, it was just Joe Padilla and his dad, working side by side with a single wheelchair-accessible van and a dream.

No business loans. No investors. Just hustle, heart, and the unshakable support of a father who taught Joe what it means to work hard, serve others, and never quit.

With that foundation, Joe launched his first Non-Emergency Medical Transportation company — personally answering phones, driving patients, and learning the business mile by mile. Over the next 19 years, Joe would go on to build, scale, and sell multiple NEMT businesses, gaining the experience and insight that would eventually power NEMT Empire.

Through every challenge, family was the backbone. His dad was there — helping, pushing, believing — and those early days shaped everything NEMT Empire stands for today: loyalty, legacy, and leadership.

We’re not just a business. We’re a movement for everyday people who want to do something meaningful, serve their community, and build wealth for their families — just like Joe did.

Today, NEMT Empire provides everything you need to succeed:

  • Crash-tested rear-entry van conversions
  • Step-by-step startup training
  • Real mentorship and business support
  • Tools to help you scale fast and serve with purpose



This isn’t about corporate franchising or hype. It’s about family-built success — passed from one generation to the next.

This is our story. Now it’s time to write yours.

Our Story

Built from the Ground Up — With Family at the Core.

The story of NEMT Empire began with one man… and one father who believed in him.

Long before the business had a name, before there were employees or clients, it was just Joe Padilla and his dad, working side by side with a single wheelchair-accessible van and a dream.

No business loans. No investors. Just hustle, heart, and the unshakable support of a father who taught Joe what it means to work hard, serve others, and never quit.

With that foundation, Joe launched his first Non-Emergency Medical Transportation company — personally answering phones, driving patients, and learning the business mile by mile. Over the next 19 years, Joe would go on to build, scale, and sell multiple NEMT businesses, gaining the experience and insight that would eventually power NEMT Empire.

Through every challenge, family was the backbone. His dad was there — helping, pushing, believing — and those early days shaped everything NEMT Empire stands for today: loyalty, legacy, and leadership.

We’re not just a business. We’re a movement for everyday people who want to do something meaningful, serve their community, and build wealth for their families — just like Joe did.

Today, NEMT Empire provides everything you need to succeed:
  • Crash-tested rear-entry van conversions
  • Step-by-step startup training
  • Real mentorship and business support
  • Tools to help you scale fast and serve with purpose


    • This isn’t about corporate franchising or hype. It’s about family-built success — passed from one generation to the next.

    This is our story. Now it’s time to write yours.

    Jose Pedilla

    Senior Business Strategist

    Our Team

    Joe Padilla — From One Van and a Dream… to Building NEMT Empires

    Joe Padilla is the Founder and CEO of NEMT Empire, a business ecosystem built to help everyday people launch and grow their own Non-Emergency Medical Transportation companies — with real vehicles, real systems, and real results.

    But none of it came easy.

    Joe started nearly 20 years ago with one van, zero investors, and his father by his side, grinding through every mile, every call, and every lesson the hard way. It was tough. There were setbacks, long nights, and times it felt like quitting was the only option. But Joe never gave up — because his mission was bigger than money. It was about family, service, and building something that mattered.

    Through that grit, Joe built and sold multiple successful NEMT businesses, served thousands of patients, and founded International Mobility, his own manufacturing division specializing in crash-certified wheelchair and gurney vans.

    Now, as a Senior Business Strategist, Joe is passing on what he’s learned — not from textbooks, but from real blood, sweat, and sacrifice.

    At NEMT Empire, Joe offers:
    • Certified van conversions ready to work
    • Step-by-step business training
    • Access to dispatchers, billers, and back-end support
    • Real mentorship, so you’re not building alone


    Joe’s not here to impress you — he’s here to equip you. Because if he could build an empire from nothing, so can you. Let’s build it together.

    About the Founder

    Joe Padilla — From One Van and a Dream… to Building NEMT Empires

    Joe Padilla is the Founder and CEO of NEMT Empire, a business ecosystem built to help everyday people launch and grow their own Non-Emergency Medical Transportation companies — with real vehicles, real systems, and real results.

    But none of it came easy.

    Joe started nearly 20 years ago with one van, zero investors, and his father by his side, grinding through every mile, every call, and every lesson the hard way. It was tough. There were setbacks, long nights, and times it felt like quitting was the only option. But Joe never gave up — because his mission was bigger than money. It was about family, service, and building something that mattered.

    Through that grit, Joe built and sold multiple successful NEMT businesses, served thousands of patients, and founded International Mobility, his own manufacturing division specializing in crash-certified wheelchair and gurney vans.

    Now, as a Senior Business Strategist, Joe is passing on what he’s learned — not from textbooks, but from real blood, sweat, and sacrifice.

    At NEMT Empire, Joe offers:
    • Certified van conversions ready to work
    • Step-by-step business training
    • Access to dispatchers, billers, and back-end support
    • Real mentorship, so you’re not building alone


    Joe’s not here to impress you — he’s here to equip you. Because if he could build an empire from nothing, so can you. Let’s build it together.

    Jose Pedilla

    Senior Business Strategist

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