UNIVERSAL WAY INC
USDOT 2439303 • 5714 N INDIGO LN, OZARK, MO, 65721
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-841403 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 25, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT461447001 | ON FILE | Sep 3, 2023 | Sep 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 461447001 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2022 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 461447001 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2022 | Sep 3, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293356 | REPLACED | Mar 25, 2021 | Sep 3, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293356 | CANCELLED | Mar 25, 2021 | Sep 26, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293356 | CANCELLED | Sep 3, 2020 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN293356 | REPLACED | Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1832673 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0714122 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2018 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0714122 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2018 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0028892 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 3, 2018 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2600156 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 30, 2017 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2600156 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 3, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT461447001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461447001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293356 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2022 | Sep 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461447001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2022 | Sep 3, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293356 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2022 | Sep 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293356 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1832673 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN293356 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 3, 2020 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0714122 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0714122 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0028892 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2018 | Mar 3, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2600156 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2017 | Mar 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2600156 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2017 | Mar 3, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC841403 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2021 |
| MC841403 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2018 |
| MC841403 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 26, 2014 | — | 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
13 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD E COUNTY LINE RD | ...044300 | UNIVERSAL WAY INC |
| May 24, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GODDARD | U054 | ...441916 | Universal Way Inc |
| Nov 28, 2015 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records