UNIVERSAL EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 2199098 • 250 WOODSTREAM DR, SPRINGBORO, OH, 45066
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-763059 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 11, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA956046030 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1812200535 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA956046030 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA956046030 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2022 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 563916001 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 563916001 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2021 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1290990 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2777757 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2015 | Dec 25, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP00591A | CANCELLED | Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8304517 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2011 | Oct 31, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1812200535 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956046030 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2024 | Apr 4, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956046030 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956046030 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 563916001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 563916001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1290990 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2021 | Oct 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2777757 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2017 | Dec 25, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP00591A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2013 | Oct 31, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8304517 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2012 | Oct 31, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-763059 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-763059 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC763059 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2024 |
| MC763059 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 6, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC763059 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 25, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2018 |
| MC763059 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2011 | REVOKED | Nov 6, 2013 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2013 | New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions | ACTIVE | Jun 11, 2013 |
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
6 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (16 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | N I 75 | ...858373 | UNIVERSAL EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 23, 2017 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2017 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 19, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2013 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records