UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC
LITTLE ROCK, AR
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UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC is a corporation based in LITTLE ROCK, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 313791. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 5 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Little Rock, AR. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (7) and MO (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 5 drivers; Mack, Great Dane, and Mack truck are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance & contact
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,118 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 13 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Mack Truck | 6 | |
| Brenner Ta | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Polar | 1 |
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87004460 | Feb 10, 2026 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.9-SLL | No |
| 86691873 | Dec 30, 2025 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 86613826 | Dec 18, 2025 | AR | 3 | TRUMANN AR |
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86275042 | Nov 7, 2025 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85680168 | Sep 4, 2025 | AR | 3 | HARRISON AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 84740426 | May 19, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84142855 | Mar 12, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84141839 | Mar 11, 2025 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LLPL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83963679 | Feb 24, 2025 | TN | 2 | MEMPHIS TN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.78, 392.2-SLLTCD, 396.3A1-TARPSWD | No |
| 83576892 | Jan 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83214904 | Nov 20, 2024 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83142396 | Nov 12, 2024 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45A-BHTBS | Yes |
| 82490875 | Aug 26, 2024 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e) | Yes |
| 81779716 | Jun 4, 2024 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81612517 | May 15, 2024 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 172.516(c)(6) | No |
| 81453406 | Apr 26, 2024 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
MACK TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.5(b), 395.22(g) | Yes |
| 81034024 | Mar 5, 2024 | AR | 2 | LITTLE ROCK AR |
MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80567392 | Jan 9, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-st.-francis-county |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80228820 | Nov 22, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn) |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80136490 | Nov 10, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn) |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79679220 | Sep 15, 2023 | AR | 1 | WHITE COUNTY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 78874734 | Jun 13, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn) |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2024549404 | Aug 19, 2024 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| AR2020519728 | Apr 29, 2020 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MS9005100001 | Jul 14, 2010 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TN0007959039 | Jan 21, 2004 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | MC1061858-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0046326 | 91X | Sep 17, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 30, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 4 | 2 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 4 | 1 |
| MEMPHIS TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| HARRISON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TRUMANN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| WHITE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 1 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1061858
Contract · ACTIVE · MC
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XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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4 reportable crashes
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