UNIVERSTEXAS LLC

USDOT 4292338 • DBA: UNIVERSAL • 9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS, DALLAS, TX, 75241

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,292,338
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8002339445
Power Units (MCS-150)
133
Drivers (MCS-150)
143
MCS-150 Mileage
950,000
Physical Address
9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS, DALLAS, TX, 75241
Mailing Address
12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089-2621
Contact

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: Jan 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1670405ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA250042ON FILEJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2026

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA240178REPLACEDNov 19, 2024Jan 1, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA250042BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2026Jan 1, 2026
TERM/REPLCHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANYCA240178BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2025

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1670405MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 22, 2024Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
66
Violations
111
18 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.2%
Driver OOS %
3.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
133
Drivers (MCS-150)
143
Crash Records
3

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
1
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
7
Jun
8
Jul
6
Aug
5
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
7
Dec
7
Jan
6
Feb
8
Mar
2
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 66 of 66 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states66 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (111 violations from 66 inspections)

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Violation Summary (111 violations from 66 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp222Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75ATires/tubes - general defects446Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp42Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLOWFuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(g)(3)390.21(g)(3)10General/Admin
FMCSR:396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose Broken or Missing Component or Bearing Strap11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47BBrake actuators/chambers defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-ATISTires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22BFailure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45C-BSGBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
21.2%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.68vs nat'l 1.80
-0.12 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 (66 inspections)

Showing 50 of 66

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Inspection History (66 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687539512RoadsideTXLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 1, 202687488032IH45 NB WILMER SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202687422855SH-0099 IN HARRIS CO. (698-750TXLevel 2HYUN INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.9Yes
Mar 20, 202687384637IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797TXLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 19, 202687345451US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 2STRI INTERMODAL CHASSIS7393.9, 392.16, 393.11TUYes
Mar 16, 202687410408IH-0010 IN HARRIS CO. (742-797TXLevel 4OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 10, 202687440990SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 1CHLG INTERMODAL CHASSIS3393.9TS, 393.9, 393.55BYes
Mar 9, 202687384435SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 2HYUN INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.75AYes
Mar 9, 202687409968IH-0020 IN TARRANT CO. (424-45TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202687373766SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 2DESP INTERMODAL CHASSIS1392.2CNo
Feb 26, 202687165481RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TYes
Feb 25, 2026871916921300 STATE HIGHWAYTXLevel 2CHTH INTERMODAL CHASSIS4393.9TS, 393.19, 392.2RGYes
Feb 13, 202687068195IH 45 MM 101TXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2CNo
Feb 12, 202687079064SH-0310 IN DALLAS CO. (268-274TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2396.3A1, 393.47ENo
Feb 4, 202686979640SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2WC, 393.45DLPCNo
Feb 4, 2026871648979900 SOUTH FWYTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 23, 202686907311IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 17, 202686842855IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 16, 202686840429US59 NB INEZ SCALETXLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 15, 202686841034SH-0114 IN TARRANT CO. (604-61TXLevel 1CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS1396.3A1DSUJYes
Jan 8, 202687423104IH-0020 IN KAUFMAN CO. (487-51TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9, 393.75A, 393.45PCYes
Jan 7, 202686840722SH-0310 IN DALLAS CO. (268-274TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47E, 396.3A1No
Jan 6, 202686841871SH-0310 IN DALLAS CO. (268-274TXLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 31, 202586695128SH-0310 IN DALLAS CO. (268-274TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.209E, 396.3A1No
Dec 19, 202586665273SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 2OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Dec 16, 202586606523RoadsideTXLevel 2CIMR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202586553655SH-0170 IN TARRANT CO. (556-56TXLevel 2OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS5393.48A, 393.78, 393.47ANo
Dec 5, 202586519709US-0075 IN COLLIN CO. (226-256TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2C, 393.95A, 393.75CNo
Dec 2, 20258649383113500 EAST FWYTXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 2, 202586493456IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2CIMC SEMI-TRAILER2393.11, 392.2RGNo
Nov 20, 202586405579400 W BARBOURS CUT BTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202586353490800 W BARBOURS CUT BTXLevel 1OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1396.5B-HLOWNo
Nov 4, 202586245861SH-0310 IN DALLAS CO. (268-274TXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47B, 396.3A1, 393.9Yes
Oct 27, 202586224232SH-0146 IN HARRIS CO. (482-500TXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 21, 2025861321798790 TX6TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 13, 202586049635514M FM1574TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-ATISNo
Sep 30, 202585972607IH45 NB WILMER SCALETXLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 22, 202585869888IH-0610 IN HARRIS CO. (0-37)TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 19, 202585841461US-0075 IN COLLIN CO. (226-256TXLevel 2CIMR INTERMODAL CHASSIS8392.22B, 393.75A1, 393.81No
Sep 9, 202585749985IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALETXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 4, 202585695997US 259TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 28, 2025856735342300 SH 225 E/B HWYTXLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK10393.47E, 393.53B, 396.3A1BOSYes
Aug 28, 202585658612RoadsideTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75A, 396.5B-HLOWYes
Aug 27, 202585658431IH45 SB CENTERVILLE SCALETXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11, 393.9, 393.95ANo
Aug 20, 202585597579RoadsideTXLevel 2HERC INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.78, 393.11No
Aug 19, 202585635339SH-0146 IN CHAMBERS CO. (472-4TXLevel 2CIMC INTERMODAL CHASSIS10393.9, 393.78, 393.95BYes
Aug 8, 202585533516500 W BARBOURS CUTTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 31, 202585399599SH-0225 IN HARRIS CO. (686-700TXLevel 2OTHR OTHER3393.55D2, 396.17C, 393.9No
Jul 29, 202585363988IH45 NB WILMER SCALETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.3A1BNo
Jul 25, 202585362857SH-0146 IN CHAMBERS CO. (472-4TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

66 total · 24.2% OOS
2025-032026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 5, 2025TXINJURY01DALLAS3000 JULIUS SCHEPPS FWY...FW4225UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
Sep 22, 2025TXTOW00HOUSTONE 3200 EAST LP N...236459UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
Apr 12, 2025TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...452494UNIVERSTEXAS LLC

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
Dec 5, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 12, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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