UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC
DBA: UNIVERSAL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC (USDOT 4292331) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): STEVEN FITZPATRICK (Company officer); KERI LOWE PHILLIP CANADAY (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • No BOC-3 process-agent filing on file — Interstate carriers must designate a process agent. Confirm on FMCSA before tendering. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4292331/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 31.4% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=3637 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Operating AuthorityMC1670400ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 233 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 307 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 87 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 87 | 87 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.94% | 0% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC is a motor carrier based in WARREN, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4292331. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 234 power units and 233 drivers, with 87 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 31.4%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC is a large fleet, operating 234 power units and 233 drivers, based in Warren, MI. Across 76 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.8% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
76 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SC (27) and GA (19), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.2% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 234 power units (large fleet) and 233 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,637 ACTIVE carriers operating 117–351 power units (±50% of this carrier's 234 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 33 | 7 | 21.2% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | — | 1.34 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | — | 4.81 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (87 rows) View all 87 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88208526 | Jun 22, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88125919 | Jun 10, 2026 | GA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 393.203E-CBP | No |
| 88040322 | Jun 3, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88019121 | Jun 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88009563 | Jun 1, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 87987360 | May 29, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 87834296 | May 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87798062 | May 7, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87759771 | May 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87719301 | Apr 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87666007 | Apr 21, 2026 | GA | 3 | REGISTER GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 22G-ELDMFV, 82DUMT | No |
| 87550528 | Apr 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | LADSON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87496460 | Apr 2, 2026 | SC | 2 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87471940 | Mar 31, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87337082 | Mar 19, 2026 | SC | 2 | SUMMERVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87337717 | Mar 18, 2026 | TN | 3 | DANDRIDGE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87296186 | Mar 13, 2026 | GA | 2 | ALBANY GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-BAAL, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87237314 | Mar 4, 2026 | SC | 1 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LRLI, 171.2A-HMGRMC | No |
| 87211359 | Mar 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | COLLEGE PARK GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87171130 | Feb 25, 2026 | GA | 1 | FORSYTH GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 87169625 | Feb 25, 2026 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87159269 | Feb 25, 2026 | TN | 2 | JOHNSON CITY TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87113483 | Feb 20, 2026 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87104869 | Feb 19, 2026 | FL | 3 | YULEE FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87084263 | Feb 19, 2026 | SC | 3 | JEFFERSON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010277266 | Mar 13, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0026221850 | Feb 9, 2026 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108348048 | Dec 12, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010038539 | Sep 10, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010021059 | Aug 12, 2025 | GA | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 6, 2025 | MC1670400 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Dec 4, 2024 | MC1670400-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA260045 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250045 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250045 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250045 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 | NAME CHANGED |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240184 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 27, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 8 | 1 |
| YULEE FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | 5 | 1 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 5 | 2 |
| SUMMERVILLE SC | SC | 4 | 1 |
| FORSYTH GA | GA | 3 | 0 |
| PROSPERITY SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| AUSTELL GA | GA | 2 | 1 |
| PEMBROKE GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| CHAPIN SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
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87 inspections
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How to verify UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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