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UNIVERSCAL LLC

USDOT 4292326 • DBA: UNIVERSAL • 12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,292,326
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Michigan
Phone
8002339445
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
85
Drivers (MCS-150)
85
MCS-150 Mileage
6,015,489
Physical Address
12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089
Contact
Phone: 8002339445

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: May 6, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1670395ACTIVEUnknownMay 7, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA250043ON FILEMay 6, 2025Jan 1, 2026

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA250043REPLACEDJan 1, 2025May 6, 2025
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA250043NAME CHANGEDJan 1, 2025May 28, 2025
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA240182REPLACEDNov 27, 2024Jan 1, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA250043BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2026Jan 1, 2026
TERM/CANCLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA250043BIPD/PrimaryMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025
TERM/REPLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA250043BIPD/PrimaryMay 6, 2025May 6, 2025
TERM/REPLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA240182BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1670395COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 25, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 7, 2025
MC1670395MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 4, 2024—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
15%

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

Inspections
153
Violations
75
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
85
Drivers (MCS-150)
85
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
15
Sep
14
Oct
9
Nov
13
Dec
18
Jan
8
Feb
17
Mar
4
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 153 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 153 inspections

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Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 153 inspections)

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Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 153 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS77—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued518Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.126B-CIMCargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSF10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8F5-HOSM395.8F5-HOSM10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLT-1/16ADBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.67C7V-FTires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLIMPTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SLSSSuspension - Leaf spring shifted10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle 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 combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-7.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.75vs nat'l 1.80
-1.05 below avg

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

Inspection History (153 inspections)

Showing 50 of 153

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Inspection History (153 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687533317RoadsideNVLevel 3—1Details unavailableNo
Apr 7, 202687526691RoadsideCALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1Details unavailableNo
Apr 2, 202687480169SR-299 AT BEAR GULCHCALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 1, 202687480558I-580 W/B SCALECALevel 2LODC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Mar 31, 202687488843EB ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 30, 202687470428EB ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24D-ELDPT, 395.8D11-HOSFYes
Mar 25, 202687421677FERNLEYNVLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 24, 202687470179W/B I-80 CORDELIA I.F.CALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 23, 202687411229EB 80 AT ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 2IDTI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 20, 202687346245RoadsideCALevel 3HYTR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 18, 202687335680DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 1FONA INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Mar 17, 202687335384CORDELIA IFCALevel 1HYTR INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Mar 13, 202687317023DONNER PASS CVEFCALevel 3CIMC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 12, 202687305732EB ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 7, 202687245507WB LIVERMORE SCALECALevel 3CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Mar 7, 202687245508WB LIVERMORE SCALECALevel 3STOU INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Mar 5, 202687266312CORDELIA IFCALevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS4392.2-SLLEQP, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Mar 4, 202687216998E/B HWY 580, LIVERMORECALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 3, 202687291301IR80/GARSON CHECK SITENVLevel 1PTB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 3, 202687219899BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 3, 202687207509GILROY IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.47D2-BLT-1/16AD, 393.45B2-BHTDNo
Feb 26, 202687218239CORDELIA IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 25, 202687218030CORDELIA IFCALevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Feb 24, 202687141347I-580 E/B LIVERMORE SCALECALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Feb 23, 202687141045CORDELIA IFCALevel 3CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 19, 202687120062CORDELIA IFCALevel 2CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Feb 18, 202687119904CORDELIA IFCALevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Feb 10, 202687036401I-580 W/B LIVERMORE SCALESCALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Feb 3, 202686959820I-580 E/B LIVERMORE CVEFCALevel 3CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Jan 29, 202686969531CORDELIA IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48A-BLMACBDNo
Jan 29, 202686960193I-80 AT DRY CREEKCALevel 3PTB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS3, 393.67C7V-FNo
Jan 28, 202686926907BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 26, 202686911659BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jan 22, 202686878587CORDELIA IFCALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 22, 202686893374CORDELIA IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 19, 202686880866LIBERTY LAKE WAWALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1390.21TB1-MCNo
Jan 15, 202686826455BRIGHAM CITY UTUTLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jan 15, 2026868454343950 E/B INTERSTATE 80CALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 14, 202686855441EB ANTELOPE SCALECALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Jan 13, 202686846419CORDELIA IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 13, 202686845977CORDELIA IFCALevel 1MONC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 8, 202686741569AUBURN AREACALevel 3HYTR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jan 8, 202686795995CORDELIA IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 6, 202686741137CORDELIA IFCALevel 1STOU INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.45D-BAALYes
Jan 6, 202686741050CORDELIA IFCALevel 2PTB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 5, 202686741009CORDELIA IFCALevel 2CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Jan 2, 202686718156DONNER PASS IFCALevel 3LODC INTERMODAL CHASSIS0—No
Dec 26, 202586672757E/B 580 LIVERMORE SCALESCALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 24, 202586655906SALT LAKE CITY UTUTLevel 2HYUNDAI TR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.9A-LTSIYes
Dec 18, 202586618542E/B HWY 580, LIVERMORECALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

153 total · 16.3% OOS
2025-032026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CORDELIA IF40 · 5 OOS
I-580 W/B LIVERMORE PLATFORM10 · 2 OOS
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF7 · 1 OOS
E/B HWY 580, LIVERMORE7 · 1 OOS
I-580 W/B LIVERMORE SCALES6 · 3 OOS
NIMITZ IF5 · 2 OOS
EB ANTELOPE PLATFORM SCALE4 · 2 OOS
EB ANTELOPE SCALE4 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving38 · 3 OOS

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 1, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 7, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1670395
May 6, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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