UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC
USDOT 2150930 • 265 WILLOW BROOK RD, FREEHOLD, NJ, 07728
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-766324 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 29, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC25083413 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC25083413 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2025 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24082826 | CANCELLED | Feb 25, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24082826 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24082826 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2024 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24082826 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23090025 | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23090025 | CANCELLED | Dec 6, 2023 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC23090025 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22082531 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22082531 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22082531 | CANCELLED | Nov 30, 2022 | May 24, 2023 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC22082531 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21082400 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20082688 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20082688 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20082688 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2546861 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISAH25290112 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Aug 27, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2013 | Oct 9, 2019 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2013 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC00001-00346-12 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2012 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| PARK INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 02PICAU1427-11 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2011 | Dec 16, 2012 |
| PARK INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 02PICAU1427-11 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2011 | Nov 21, 2012 |
| PARK INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 02PICAU1427-11 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC25083413 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC25083413 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24082826 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24082826 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24082826 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24082826 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2024 | Nov 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23090025 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23090025 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC23090025 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22082531 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22082531 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22082531 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22082531 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 30, 2022 | Nov 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21082400 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20082688 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20082688 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2021 | Sep 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20082688 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2546861 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25290112 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2019 | Oct 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC00001-00346-12 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PARK INSURANCE CO | 02PICAU1427-11 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2012 | Dec 16, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PARK INSURANCE CO | 02PICAU1427-11 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2012 | Nov 21, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PARK INSURANCE CO | 02PICAU1427-11 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2025 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2024 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2024 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2024 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2023 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2023 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 14, 2023 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2023 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2022 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2021 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2021 |
| MC766324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2012 |
| MC766324 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 1, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
21 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(c)(2) | Operating after OOS for vehicle maintenance | 1 | 0 | 10 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (49 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | St Francis Twp | I-70 | ...UB7807 | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | BISMARCK | 0094 | ...UR1589 | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| May 9, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARDEEVILLE | 17 | ...KH2646 | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Nov 3, 2022 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAMSUTTER | I-80 MP 157.19 | ...MH2126 | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Nov 3, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 80 73.5MM EB | ...KU9369 | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALTERBORO | I95 | ...KH8505 | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTERS |
| Dec 19, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 11, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2016 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2016 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2013 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events