UNIVERSAL R & A TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4108707 • 10213 PAUL AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1568869 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 30, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA986031452 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0021833-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2023 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA986031452 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2025 | Aug 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0021833-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1568869 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2024 |
| MC1568869 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2023 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 11, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 11, 2025 |
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 • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPVI | HOS (Passenger) - Failed to have in possession a record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | 87387504 | IMPERIAL WAY E/O AVIATION | CA | Level 2 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87036801 | I-5 SB SOF ROXFORD TRUCK RTE | CA | Level 2 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 86636710 | Roadside | CA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 86522363 | RIALTO | CA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83388663 | Roadside | NV | Level 2 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 392.2-SLLTL, 395.8K2-HOSPVI, 392.60A-D | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 83390702 | I-80 AT APPLEGATE | CA | Level 3 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81284548 | SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | Level 2 | ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 38.350666/-121.471499 | ...G01820 | UNIVERSAL R & A TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records