UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC
USDOT 3220765 • DBA: UNIVERSAL • 12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1007917 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1007917 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250011 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SB190002 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240011 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230011 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220011 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210011 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200011 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190018 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB190002 | SURETY | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200011 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190018 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1007917 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1007917 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 2, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 251 inspections
Violation Summary (91 violations from latest 100 of 251 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | 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 (251 inspections)
Showing 50 of 251
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TAYLOR | I 94 | ...WN4418 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 435 | ...731137 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Nov 30, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Watervliet Twp | E I 94 | ...VW6789 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHARON (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 314 | ...WN4315 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Sep 12, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANSAS CITY | IS 70 | ...618513 | UNIVERSAL |
| Sep 11, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY TWP | MERIDIAN | ...VW6780 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Jun 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELHI TWP | BISHOP | ...UN9586 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Jan 14, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Emmett Twp | E I 94 | ...634322 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | I-94 | ...VW6794 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Sep 30, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BATTLE CREEK | I 94 | ...ML9269 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Jun 8, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SANGAMON TWP | I-72 W/B | ...248995 | UNIVERSAL |
| Apr 22, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | GRAND | ...618521 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Mar 2, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RIDGEWAY TWP | M50 | ...ML9292 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORONOKO TWP | N US 31 | ...ML9296 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Dec 5, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...077974 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GARDEN CITY | MIDDLE BELT | ...618539 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Nov 27, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCIPIO TWP | LITCHFIELD | ...618524 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Nov 3, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROMULUS | I-94 FWY | ...UN9586 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Joliet | I-80 | ...925180 | UNIVERSAL |
| Jul 6, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLIVE TWP | S US 31 | ...ML9289 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORTAGE | W I 94 | ...738241 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Apr 25, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPARTANBURG | S PINE ST | ...004081 | UNIVERSAL |
| Feb 22, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND RAPIDS TWP | E I 96 | ...004088 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
| Feb 21, 2023 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LANSING | I094 | ...055970 | UNIVERSAL |
| Dec 23, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRCH RUN TWP | I75 | ...274725 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events