Building the future of non-emergency medical transportation
Building the future of non-emergency medical transportation
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:
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.
Senior Business Strategist
Senior Business Strategist
Your all-in-one partner for NEMT success, from dispatching and billing to wheelchair vans and expert training.