UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT TEAM LLC

USDOT 4103105 • 245 PEABODY AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ, 07071

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,103,105
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7033574365
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
Physical Address
245 PEABODY AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ, 07071
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 15.4%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 8.7 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 26, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1565568ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA971617329ON FILEJul 26, 2023Dec 15, 2023

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA971617329REPLACEDJul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLDRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYCA971617329BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2023Dec 15, 2023
TERM/REPLDRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANYCA971617329BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2023Jul 26, 2023

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1565568MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 9, 2023Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Oct 10, 2024New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety AuditACTIVENov 12, 2024

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
75%
Unsafe Driving
88%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
26
Violations
82
13 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.4%
Driver OOS %
15.4%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
3
Jul
4
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

20 states26 inspections

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS807Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status7110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F4-HOSM395.8F4-HOSM10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F7-HOSM395.8F7-HOSM10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (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 pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.49(j)No valid medical waiver in drivers possession10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1)Transporting hazmat without authority119General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
15.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
+8.7 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.15vs nat'l 1.80
+1.35 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 14, 202687328401HOPE ARARLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK5395.8E-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8ANo
Nov 10, 202586299412RoadsidePALevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK9395.8E-HOSPD, 393.30-B, 393.9A-LHLINo
Oct 16, 202586094113SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1HIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 26, 202585955770COLLEGE PARK MDMDLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Sep 23, 202585912664VERONA NYNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK5395.8A, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.3A3IINo
Aug 24, 202585576763VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.67C7V-F, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8E1PCNo
Aug 20, 202585602280WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-HLLH, 395.24No
Aug 14, 202585509698FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-HLLH, 396.3A1-FYes
Aug 6, 202585432063I78 MM 75 WILLIAMS TWP - I78PALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2-SLLCP, 395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.22H2-ELDNISDTNo
Jul 29, 202585366795FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.8A, 395.24No
Jul 23, 202585355853WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLIFTAYes
Jul 12, 202585218167BERESFORD SDSDLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Dec 14, 202483398069POST FALLS IDIDLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK10395.8A, 393.45D-B, 396.3A1-BALACYes
Dec 10, 202483359898VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Aug 21, 202482445528ROADSIDEALLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4395.8(f)(1), 395.22(g), 395.22(h)(4)No
May 10, 202481587023EVERETT WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 6, 202481553520RIDGEFIELD WAWALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.78(a), 393.95(f), 393.203(c)Yes
May 2, 202481552074CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2, 395.22(g), 392.82No
Apr 30, 202481519648RoadsideTXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.8, 393.9(a)No
Mar 14, 202481115816FRANKLINKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202480961767MCPHERSON COUNTY - 113KSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.41(a)(1), 396.9(d)(2), 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Feb 20, 202480881834MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.45(b)No
Jan 30, 202480727481KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 18, 202480647104I74ILLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jan 18, 202480637228LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8No
Oct 10, 202379885775ELEVA (VIL.)WILevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7391.49(j), 395.8(a)(1), 393.95(f)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 26.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service44 · 4 OOS
Unsafe Driving11 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness4 · 2 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 12, 2024
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Oct 10, 2024
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Dec 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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