UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION CORP
USDOT 2541076 • 228 MAIN STREET, HACKETTSTOWN, NJ, 07480
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-884237 | REVOKED | Oct 1, 2019 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900002602 | ON FILE | Nov 5, 2025 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900002602 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| ONYX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC - RRG | BIPD/Primary | OIC-NJ-0002236 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2018 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 25, 2018 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 28, 2017 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000022 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2016 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000022 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 12, 2017 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2015 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000205 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000022 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 153000022 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2015 | Mar 12, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900002602 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900002602 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ONYX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC - RRG | OIC-NJ-0002236 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2018 | Sep 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2017 | Sep 28, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000022 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2017 | Mar 12, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000022 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000205 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000022 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | 153000022 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2015 | Sep 28, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-884237 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-884237 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC884237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 |
| MC884237 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 30, 2025 | REVOKED | Feb 23, 2026 |
| MC884237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2018 |
| MC884237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2017 |
| MC884237 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2016 |
| MC884237 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 2015 | REVOKED | Oct 1, 2019 |
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
1 state • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (31 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST NEW YORK | Bergenline Avenue | ...A25515 | UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION CORP |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records