UNIVERSAL FENCES INC
USDOT 4076587 • 464 COBURN AVE, WORCESTER, MA, 01604-1222
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
2 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 6 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 5 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 4 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 4 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19A2 | 390.19A2 | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.19TG | 390.19TG | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16B-CPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREG-2INTER | 392.9BA-NOREG-2INTER | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:398.8D1-MW | Migrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:173.24C-HMGP | HM (General Packaging) - Using an unauthorized non-bulk packaging for the transportation of HM | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix