UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 2544514 • 1811 HWY 31 SOUTH, ALABASTER, AL, 35007

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,544,514
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2053051566
Power Units (MCS-150)
105
Drivers (MCS-150)
105
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,025,380
Physical Address
1811 HWY 31 SOUTH, ALABASTER, AL, 35007
Mailing Address
3789 GROVEPORT ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43207
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-885639ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC885639MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDOct 16, 2014Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
37%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
234
Violations
166
33 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.0%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
105
Drivers (MCS-150)
105
Crash Records
20

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
13
Jul
6
Aug
12
Sep
10
Oct
12
Nov
12
Dec
17
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 234 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states234 inspections

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Violation Summary (166 violations from latest 100 of 234 inspections)

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Violation Summary (166 violations from latest 100 of 234 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.130Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1111Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner90Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective607Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit307Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit2010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-STFACSteering - Cracked front axle beam11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-DMOVEOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket bracket bolts or mounting hardware11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.66vs nat'l 1.80
-0.14 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (234 inspections)

Showing 50 of 234

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Inspection History (234 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 2, 202687492402RoadsideMOLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202687451135HANCEVILLE ALALLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202687448223WILLOW SPRINGS MOMOLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 20, 202687355364FRANKLIN GAGALevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.205C-WR, 396.3A1-STFAC, 392.7A-DYes
Mar 19, 202687388199WILLOW SPRINGS MOMOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202687282979OPELIKA ALALLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202687251171US321NCLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16No
Mar 10, 202687269576SPRING HILL TNTNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLFCNo
Mar 3, 202687188742FRANKLINKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
Feb 25, 202687187563KINGDOM CITY MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3395.22G-ELDMFV, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Feb 20, 202687097497WILTON ALALLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Feb 14, 202687062442BELDENMSLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 11, 202687026569LUVERNE ALALLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS3No
Feb 11, 202687028646LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 9, 202687002363CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 6, 202686975351CENTREVILLE ALALLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 4, 202686963114OZARK ALALLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1395.30B1-ELDDFRNo
Feb 3, 202686961638ARDMORE TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLMF, 383.95A-LCDLYes
Jan 30, 202686931858JOHNSON CITY TNTNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 30, 202686921405MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 27, 202686919494GRIFFIN GAGALevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Jan 26, 20268689829557ILLevel 3VNTC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 26, 202686906549I57 NBILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 26, 202686902442TALLAHASSEE FLFLLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Jan 26, 202686903712SNEADS FLFLLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Jan 22, 202686874944TOWNVILLE SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Jan 21, 202686858710DUNCAN SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIRYes
Jan 14, 202686789280GREENVILLE ALALLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4393.60C, 392.7A-D, 396.17C-PINo
Jan 13, 202686790632MCDOWELL COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 13, 202686791175RoadsideNCLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER2392.2RG, 396.17CNo
Jan 13, 202686776089FULTON WB SCALESMSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202686817781020 - MARION - I-57 S/BILLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75A3, 396.3A1, 393.45DYes
Jan 7, 202686735084BELLEVIEW FLFLLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jan 6, 202686757574PIEDMONT SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLFC, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Jan 5, 202686723921MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER5393.47E, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Dec 31, 202586701249LAGRANGE GAGALevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 29, 202586691142GRIFFIN ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 23, 202586651079WINCHESTER TNTNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-DMOVENo
Dec 18, 202586602731FRANKFORTKYLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEDNo
Dec 17, 202586600691OCALA FLFLLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A2-TAOTLMYes
Dec 16, 202586597432ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3TRANSTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 11, 202586578846FORISTELL MOMOLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-BHTD, 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.67C7V-FYes
Dec 11, 202586549331HEFLIN ALALLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER10395.24, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55C1-BYes
Dec 11, 202586548937MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER14393.47E, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.53B-BYes
Dec 8, 202586502954PELHAM ALALLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 393.55E-BNo
Dec 5, 202586498180I-57ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75ANo
Dec 2, 202586477122MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 29, 202586439131HOMEWOOD ALALLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Nov 26, 202586434494SOPERTON GAGALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-INATNo
Nov 26, 202586455368HARRISONVILLE MOMOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

193 total · 20.7% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
20
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (20 records)

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Crash History (20 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 10, 2026TNINJURY01NOT IN CITY LIMITI-65...298304UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 25, 2026GAINJURY01SANDY SPRINGS285 EB NEAR ROSWELL RDUNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 3, 2026KYTOW00DRY RIDGEI 0075...649802UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 27, 2026MOTOW00SPRINGFIELDCST JAMES RIVER FRWY...073017UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 24, 2025VAINJURY01Not ReportedINTERSTATE 81 AT 0.40M N OF LEE HIGHWAY...695474UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 24, 2025ALTOW00MONTGOMERYI-85...315608UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 21, 2025GATOW00Not ReportedSTATE ROUTE 1 AT MM 4...707890UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 9, 2025ALINJURY03MONTGOMERYEASTERN BLVD...610836UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
May 23, 2024KYINJURY02BONNIEVILLEI 0065...616701UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Oct 17, 2023SCTOW00GOOSE CREEKRED BANK RD...244928UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Oct 1, 2022TNTOW00ORLINDAI-65...307287UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Apr 13, 2022ALTOW00ALABASTERUS-31...244926UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Oct 28, 2021GAINJURY01I-85 S / PLEASANTDALE RD...244927UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Mar 29, 2021TNTOW00NASHVILLEI-65...GD4977UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 13, 2018ALTOW00
Aug 5, 2017ALINJURY01
Jun 20, 2017MSTOW00
Dec 3, 2015VATOW00
Nov 16, 2015VAINJURY01
Sep 16, 2015TNINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 10, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in TN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 25, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 3, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 27, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 24, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 24, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 21, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in AL
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
May 23, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 17, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 1, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 13, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 28, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 5, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 3, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 16, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 16, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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