UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC
USDOT 4189909 • 867 KENT CIR, BARTLETT, IL, 60103
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1645643 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 13, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | ON FILE | Jun 10, 2025 | Mar 9, 2026 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | REPLACED | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KMC1067036 | CANCELLED | Jun 10, 2024 | Jun 10, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1067036 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1645643 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2026 |
| MC1645643 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2026 |
| MC1645643 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2025 |
| MC1645643 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 11, 2025 |
| MC1645643 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 20, 2024 | — | 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
12 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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 (31 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | THREE RIVERS | 3RD | ...354369 | UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records