UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
USDOT 4292338 • DBA: UNIVERSAL • 9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS, DALLAS, TX, 75241
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-1670405 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA250042 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA240178 | REPLACED | Nov 19, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA250042 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA240178 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1670405 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 22, 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
3 states • 66 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from 66 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 22 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 4 | 4 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 4 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLOW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(g)(3) | 390.21(g)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJ | Universal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (66 inspections)
Showing 50 of 66
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS | 3000 JULIUS SCHEPPS FWY | ...FW4225 | UNIVERSTEXAS LLC |
| Sep 22, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | E 3200 EAST LP N | ...236459 | UNIVERSTEXAS LLC |
| Apr 12, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...452494 | UNIVERSTEXAS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records