UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT SERVICES INC
USDOT 2275822 • 2520 E DEVON AVE, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, 60007
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-777396 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 26, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978290703 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978290703 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-23-94 | CANCELLED | Jan 12, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-23-94 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 988-23-94 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 06 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2021 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 05 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 04 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 03 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 02 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2017 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 02 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP9882394 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM011393-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032750 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021434 | CANCELLED | Oct 30, 2013 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021434 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2013 | Oct 30, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021434 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2013 | Sep 5, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00021434 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2013 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1900-00395 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2012 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1900-00395 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2012 | Aug 8, 2012 |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GIC 12-1900-00395 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978290703 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA978290703 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-23-94 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-23-94 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 988-23-94 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882394 06 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882394 05 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2021 | Mar 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9882394 04 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882394 03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882394 02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9882394 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP9882394 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM011393-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032750 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021434 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2014 | Mar 6, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021434 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2013 | Oct 30, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021434 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2013 | Sep 5, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00021434 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2013 | Jun 9, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1900-00395 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2013 | Mar 6, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1900-00395 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2012 | Aug 8, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 12-1900-00395 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2012 | Jul 17, 2012 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2024 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2024 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2022 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2021 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2020 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2019 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2018 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2017 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2016 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2015 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2014 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2013 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2013 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2013 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2013 |
| MC777396 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2012 |
| MC777396 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2012 | — | 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
14 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | 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:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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 (21 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 25, 2014 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events