UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC
USDOT 3222281 • DBA: UNIVERSAL • 12755 E 9 MILE, WARREN, MI, 48089
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1008679 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1008679 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250013 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SB190005 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240013 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA230013 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220013 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210013 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SB190005 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200013 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190023 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB190005 | SURETY | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB190005 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200013 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190023 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1008679 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC1008679 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2019 | — | 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
4 states • 195 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from latest 100 of 195 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-L | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (195 inspections)
Showing 50 of 195
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILAN TWP | DAY | ...056820 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Mar 10, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LIBERTY (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 6 | ...VW6747 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CRAWFORDSVILLE | US HWY 231 | ...347126 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Dec 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | LAFAYETTE CENTER RD | ...VW6739 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Oct 10, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FREDONIA TWP | S I 69 | ...806438 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Aug 26, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | US 27 S | ...056739 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| May 26, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PONTIAC | WOODWARD | ...VW6730 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOE | STATE ROAD 101 | ...858741 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Feb 12, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WAYNE | I69 | ...806508 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Kinderhook Twp | S I 69 | ...806480 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA CITY | N LINE ST | ...VW6728 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION(GRANT) | STATE ROAD 18 | ...070971 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Sep 13, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I69SB EXIT 302 | ...182038 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARMA TWP | E I 94 | ...806462 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Aug 28, 2024 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | HARRISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 6 | ...VW6739 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WOODBURN | STATE ROAD 101 | ...806482 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...845491 | UNIVERSAL |
| Jan 18, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON TWP | M-52 | ...661370 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BYRON TWP | US 131 | ...661371 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Dec 15, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FREMONT | I69 | ...860449 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Nov 22, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLSHIRE | SR 81 | ...806533 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PAVILION TWP | 0 | ...036492 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Oct 4, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODBURN | US 24 | ...806447 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONCLOVA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...806502 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
| Jun 22, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | I 69 | ...806497 | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events