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  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 59 days (since Mar 19, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC

SAN PEDRO, CA

USDOT 3192814 Active Based in SAN PEDRO, CA

UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC is a motor carrier based in SAN PEDRO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3192814. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in San Pedro, CA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 66.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
19
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
60.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 10% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (9 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

66.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (82.8% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Volvo, Hyundai Translead, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Mar 19, 2026 (59 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 60.0% vs 23.4% +36.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.22 vs 1.80 +1.42
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 126,293 carriers
Location & Contact
249 CANNERY ST
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731
Phone: 5623599238
Registration
USDOT 3192814
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 74,417 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 60.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
60%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +60 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 15, 2021 to Feb 19, 2021 (4 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 9 6 66.7% Dec 31, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Hyundai Translead 8
Peterbilt 7
Freightliner 6
Volvo 5
CIMC 2
Alld 1
Bigh 1
Cimr 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86697722 Dec 31, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.95F, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL No
86482332 Dec 3, 2025 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
8 396.3A1-DLDSCBBP, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Yes
86287301 Nov 6, 2025 CA 2 SAN ONOFRE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.126B-CIM, 393.9A-LFTSI Yes
85660480 Aug 28, 2025 CA 1 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-HLLH No
85612643 Aug 22, 2025 CA 2 KEENE PLATFORM SCALE
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.207A-STBW Yes
85211964 Jul 11, 2025 CA 1 CARSON PLATFORM SCALES
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75B-TFV, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
83467858 Dec 18, 2024 CA 2 ca-san-onofre--nb-if
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LFTSI Yes
82281572 Jul 31, 2024 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.45, 393.30, 393.201(d) Yes
82376689 Jul 22, 2024 CA 5
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
81002583 Feb 29, 2024 CA 1 ca-conejo---cvef-s/b
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
7 392.2, 393.11, 393.60(c) No
80968094 Feb 26, 2024 CA 1 CASTAIC IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.45, 393.45(d) Yes
80681378 Jan 23, 2024 CA 1 ca-conejo---cvef-s/b
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.95(a) No
80497534 Dec 27, 2023 CA 1 ca-conejo---cvef-s/b
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
2 396.5(b), 393.95(a) Yes
80086224 Nov 2, 2023 CA 1 SAN ONOFRE IF
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) Yes
80022077 Oct 25, 2023 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 395.8(a)(1) Yes
79961347 Oct 18, 2023 CA 2 EB SR-91 PERALTA SCALE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2, 393.95(a) No
79890221 Oct 9, 2023 CA 1 CARSON PLATFORM
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.3(a)(1), 392.9(a)(1), 393.43 Yes
78918987 Jun 15, 2023 CA 1 GRAPEVINE IF
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
78589098 May 10, 2023 CA 1 ANGEL STADIUM
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75(a)(3), 396.5(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA5752501641 May 16, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA8302400767 Oct 22, 2024 CA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 18, 2020 MC1022557-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Dec 19, 2019 MC1022557 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Mar 25, 2019 MC1022557-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRIPX-CP-000000058-02 BIPD/Primary Feb 19, 2025 Mar 19, 2026 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRIPX-CP-000000058-02 BIPD/Primary Feb 19, 2025 Feb 19, 2026 REPLACED
OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TRIPX-CP-000000058-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 19, 2023 Feb 19, 2025 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KYL-0003317-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 14, 2022 Feb 19, 2023 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KYL-0003317-00 BIPD/Primary May 14, 2022 Jun 14, 2022 CANCELLED
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY KYL-0003317-00 BIPD/Primary Feb 19, 2022 May 14, 2022 CANCELLED
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY QCAD-104471-01 BIPD/Primary May 14, 2021 Feb 19, 2022 CANCELLED
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY QCAD-104471-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 19, 2021 May 14, 2021 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 4 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 15, 2021 to Feb 19, 2021
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) CCA-0009297-01 BIPD/Primary Oct 23, 2020 Feb 15, 2021 CANCELLED
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) CCA-0009297-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 15, 2020 Jan 21, 2020 REPLACED
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) CCA-0009297-01 BIPD/Primary Jan 21, 2020 Oct 23, 2020 CANCELLED
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) CCA-0009297-00 BIPD/Primary Mar 18, 2019 Jan 21, 2020 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 19, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Feb 19, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Feb 20, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Feb 19, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 19, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 14, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jun 14, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. May 14, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 22, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Feb 19, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. May 14, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 22, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Feb 15, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  14. Feb 15, 2021
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 4 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 19, 2021)
  15. Oct 23, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  16. Oct 16, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Feb 18, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jan 21, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jan 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  20. Jan 21, 2020
    insurance
    NAMECHG — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  21. Jan 21, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 5 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 5 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 4 4
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.5(b) Fuel system leak Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
393.45 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.9(a)(1) Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 Unsafe Driving 1 1
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.201(d) Frame accessories improperly attached Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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Frequently asked questions about UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC

Is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3192814 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC's safety rating?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC had?
19 roadside inspections are on file for UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC's out-of-service rate?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 60.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC based?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 249 CANNERY ST, SAN PEDRO, California 90731. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1022557). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC operate?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC had any crashes?
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SOLUTIONS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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