PVL UNIVERSAL INC

USDOT 2640986 โ€ข 1178 DEERPATH CT, FOX LAKE, IL, 60020

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,640,986
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7736032817
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
52,836
Physical Address
1178 DEERPATH CT, FOX LAKE, IL, 60020
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier โ€” Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 2, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-920337ACTIVEUnknownNov 19, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT1109145324ON FILEMay 2, 2025Dec 10, 2025

Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT1109145324REPLACEDMay 2, 2025Nov 18, 2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA972864434REPLACEDJul 19, 2024Jul 19, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA980695366REPLACEDJul 19, 2024May 2, 2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA980695366REPLACEDJun 17, 2024Jul 19, 2024
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA980695366CANCELLEDMay 2, 2024Jun 17, 2024
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN327607CANCELLEDMay 2, 2022May 2, 2024
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0039719REPLACEDMay 2, 2021May 2, 2022
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN263381CANCELLEDMay 2, 2019Jun 4, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN263381REPLACEDMay 2, 2019May 2, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN234735CANCELLEDFeb 26, 2018May 2, 2019
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BIPD/PrimaryBA0715444REPLACEDFeb 26, 2017Feb 26, 2018
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2894987REPLACEDFeb 26, 2016Feb 26, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT1109145324BIPD/PrimaryDec 10, 2025Dec 10, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT1109145324BIPD/PrimaryNov 18, 2025Nov 18, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA980695366BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA980695366BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2024Jul 19, 2024
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA972864434BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2024Jul 19, 2024
CANCELARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA980695366BIPD/PrimaryJun 17, 2024Jun 17, 2024
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN327607BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2024May 2, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0039719BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2022May 2, 2022
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN263381BIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN263381BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2021May 2, 2021
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN234735BIPD/PrimaryMay 2, 2019May 2, 2019
TERM/REPLOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.BA0715444BIPD/PrimaryFeb 26, 2018Feb 26, 2018
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2894987BIPD/PrimaryFeb 26, 2017Feb 26, 2017

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC920337COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 13, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 19, 2025
MC920337COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 21, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 3, 2024
MC920337COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 5, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 2, 2024
MC920337COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 5, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 7, 2019
MC920337MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 11, 2016โ€”Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
15%
Unsafe Driving
99%

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

Inspections
6
Violations
19
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 6 of 6 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states โ€ข 6 inspections

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None Low Medium High๐Ÿš› Home base

Violation Summary (19 violations from 6 inspections)

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Violation Summary (19 violations from 6 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD-SABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10โ€”Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10โ€”Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.17vs nat'l 1.80
+1.37 above avg

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

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total ยท 20.0% OOS
2024-122026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 28, 2025INFATAL12PLYMOUTHUS HWY 30...289947PVL UNIVERSAL INC
Jul 19, 2021TXTOW00LEWISVILLES 200 I 35E...K36265PVL UNIVERSAL INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Nov 19, 2025
Authority
Nov 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Oct 28, 2025
Crash
Fatal crash in IN
1 fatality, 2 injuries
May 2, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jun 17, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Jul 19, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
May 2, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Feb 26, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. โ€ข BIPD/Primary
Feb 26, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY โ€ข BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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