UNIVERSAL PIPING INDUSTRIES LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 8.3% vs 6.7% national (+1.6 pts).
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TruckCodex risk summary — UNIVERSAL PIPING INDUSTRIES LLC (USDOT 2117252) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 8.3% vs 6.7% national (+1.6 pts). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2117252/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals · expand
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Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 16.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
UNIVERSAL PIPING INDUSTRIES LLC is a motor carrier based in TROY, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2117252. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 4 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
UNIVERSAL PIPING INDUSTRIES LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 4 drivers, based in Troy, MI. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 25.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (5) and IN (2).
25.0% out-of-service rate, above the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Chevrolet, Ford, and Bigt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Big Tex | 8 | |
| Chevrolet | 8 | |
| Ford | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.73 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.20 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 2.53 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86528553 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86456517 | Dec 1, 2025 | VA | 1 | BLAND VA |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 86402150 | Nov 24, 2025 | KY | 1 | SHELBYVILLE |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85868147 | Sep 19, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85620754 | Aug 27, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8K2 | Yes |
| 85619808 | Aug 27, 2025 | KY | 1 | NORTH CORBIN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9B3-DFRCLS | No |
| 85468698 | Aug 12, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47A | Yes |
| 84553907 | May 1, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84061886 | Mar 7, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 83853804 | Feb 12, 2025 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 82476950 | Aug 20, 2024 | IN | 2 | WARREN IN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82436055 | Aug 19, 2024 | MI | 3 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79975362 | Oct 23, 2023 | KY | 1 | WALTON |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79906236 | Oct 13, 2023 | KY | 1 | PINER |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.43 | Yes |
| 79307493 | Aug 1, 2023 | OH | 3 | FINDLAY SCALES |
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0009176572 | Jan 19, 2015 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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