PVL UNIVERSAL INC
USDOT 2640986 โข 1178 DEERPATH CT, FOX LAKE, IL, 60020
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-920337 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1109145324 | ON FILE | May 2, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1109145324 | REPLACED | May 2, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA972864434 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA980695366 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2024 | May 2, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA980695366 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA980695366 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN327607 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0039719 | REPLACED | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN263381 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2019 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN263381 | REPLACED | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN234735 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2018 | May 2, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0715444 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2017 | Feb 26, 2018 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2894987 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2016 | Feb 26, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1109145324 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1109145324 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA980695366 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2025 | May 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA980695366 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA972864434 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA980695366 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 17, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN327607 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2024 | May 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0039719 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2022 | May 2, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN263381 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2021 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN263381 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN234735 | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2019 | May 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0715444 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2894987 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2017 | Feb 26, 2017 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC920337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2025 |
| MC920337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2024 |
| MC920337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2024 |
| MC920337 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2019 |
| MC920337 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 11, 2016 | โ | 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
5 states โข 6 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | โ | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (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 pr | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | โ | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 87129222 | I25MM165 | NM | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2C, 392.2RG | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 86330315 | PLYMOUTH IN | IN | Level 1 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.45D-B, 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA | Yes |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 86215455 | PLYMOUTH IN | IN | Level 3 | FOUNTAIN F SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.24, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 83772830 | SEDONA AZ | AZ | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| Dec 21, 2024 | 83464732 | JACKSON COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | โ | No |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 79608966 | 008 - BOLINGBROOK - I-55 S/B | IL | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | โ | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 2 | PLYMOUTH | US HWY 30 | ...289947 | PVL UNIVERSAL INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEWISVILLE | S 200 I 35E | ...K36265 | PVL UNIVERSAL INC |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records