- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 327 days (since Aug 23, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
UNIVERSAL FORUM INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 327 days (since Aug 23, 2025).
- Prior insurance gap · 3837 days Nov 9, 2010 → May 12, 2021
- Prior insurance gap · 379 days Jul 30, 2021 → Aug 13, 2022
- Contract (Property) gap · 386 days Inactive Aug 9, 2021 → reinstated Aug 30, 2022
- Contract (Property) gap · 3832 days Inactive Nov 15, 2010 → reinstated May 13, 2021
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UNIVERSAL FORUM INC (USDOT 3770642) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): ASTGHIK ISPIRYAN (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 327 days (since Aug 23, 2025). Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 3837 days — Nov 9, 2010 → May 12, 2021 • Prior insurance gap · 379 days — Jul 30, 2021 → Aug 13, 2022 • Contract (Property) gap · 386 days — Inactive Aug 9, 2021 → reinstated Aug 30, 2022 • Contract (Property) gap · 3832 days — Inactive Nov 15, 2010 → reinstated May 13, 2021 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3770642/ As of: Jul 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Uninsured since Aug 23, 2025
Company profile
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 14.29% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
UNIVERSAL FORUM INC is a motor carrier based in GRANADA HILLS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3770642. 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 2 power units and 1 driver, with 12 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
UNIVERSAL FORUM INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, with 15 years on FMCSA's records, based in Granada Hills, CA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (4) and CA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB1-MC (390.21TB1-MC) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,777 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 9, 2021 to Aug 30, 2022 (386 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 15, 2010 to May 13, 2021 (3832 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 9, 2010 to May 12, 2021 (3837 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 30, 2021 to Aug 13, 2022 (379 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 13, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 (10 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Great | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 3.71 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 3.33 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84994392 | Jun 19, 2025 | AZ | 3 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.8A | No |
| 84405731 | Apr 13, 2025 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87460856 | Apr 6, 2025 | NM | 3 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84285819 | Mar 31, 2025 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLUCR, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 82983330 | Oct 21, 2024 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82810837 | Oct 1, 2024 | OR | 3 | MYRTLE CREEK OR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82549483 | Aug 30, 2024 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81496518 | Apr 29, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207(b) | Yes |
| 81257632 | Mar 11, 2024 | IL | 1 | il-i-55-n/b |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 80152730 | Nov 9, 2023 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79408622 | Aug 14, 2023 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78729983 | May 23, 2023 | IN | 2 | EB |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC607450 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (6 PDFs)
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 17, 2024 | MC607450-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 30, 2022 | MC607450-P | TRANSFER | PERMIT | TRANSFER → |
| May 13, 2021 | MC607450-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 28, 2021 | MC607450 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| May 16, 2019 | MC607450 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Jun 27, 2007 | MC607450-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81000495 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 10 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 13, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | ||||||
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC101865-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA003609-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 13, 2022 | Aug 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 379 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 30, 2021 to Aug 13, 2022 | ||||||
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-104975-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2021 | Jul 30, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3837 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 9, 2010 to May 12, 2021 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN650910 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 6, 2009 | Nov 9, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3040681 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 6, 2007 | Jun 6, 2009 | REPLACED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3040681 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 6, 2007 | Jul 3, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 2, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 23, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2024
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Aug 19, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 10 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 23, 2024)
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Aug 16, 2023
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Aug 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 9, 2021
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Aug 9, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 9, 2021authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 386 days (through Aug 30, 2022)
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Jul 30, 2021insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 30, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 379 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 13, 2022)
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Nov 15, 2010
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Nov 15, 2010authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 15, 2010authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 3832 days (through May 13, 2021)
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Nov 9, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 9, 2010insurance gapCoverage gap: 3837 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 12, 2021)
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Jul 3, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 6, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 1 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| EB | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| MYRTLE CREEK OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC607450
common · N · MC
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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How to verify UNIVERSAL FORUM INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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