UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 764739 • DBA: CALHOUN TRUCK LINES • 9845 WEST 74TH STREET, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, 55344
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP41695A | ON FILE | May 29, 2012 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP41695A | ON FILE | Sep 28, 2006 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 273MXX80283689 | ON FILE | Feb 12, 1988 | Feb 12, 1996 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP41695A | NAME CHANGED | Sep 28, 2006 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP41695A | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2006 | May 29, 2012 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | BCM17574 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2005 | Sep 28, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 343336 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2005 | Sep 28, 2006 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | NA041039 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2004 | Sep 28, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 339824 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2004 | Sep 28, 2005 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K31833 | CANCELLED | Sep 28, 2003 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97902730 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2000 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K02129 | REPLACED | Mar 9, 2000 | Sep 28, 2003 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K02129 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 27, 1999 | Sep 29, 2000 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-569-448-00 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-569-448-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 1998 | Sep 28, 1999 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 80370009 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 1998 | Sep 28, 1998 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI80370009 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 28, 1998 | Sep 29, 2000 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | S07MXX80640022 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 12, 1996 | Sep 6, 1998 |
| THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 273MXI80204443 | TRANSFERRED | Feb 12, 1991 | Sep 6, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP41695A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP41695A | CARGO | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP41695A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 5, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP41695A | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2012 | May 29, 2012 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BCM17574 | CARGO | Sep 28, 2006 | Sep 28, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 343336 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2006 | Sep 28, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 339824 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | NA041039 | CARGO | Sep 28, 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97902730 | CARGO | Sep 28, 2004 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K31833 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2004 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K02129 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2003 | Sep 28, 2003 |
| NAMECHG | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | MZI80370009 | CARGO | Sep 29, 2000 | Sep 29, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K02129 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2000 | Sep 29, 2000 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-569-448-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 1999 | Sep 28, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-569-448-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 1998 | Oct 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | MZI 80370009 | CARGO | Sep 28, 1998 | Sep 28, 1998 |
| TRANSFER | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | S07MXX80640022 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 1998 | Sep 6, 1998 |
| TRANSFER | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 273MXI80204443 | CARGO | Sep 6, 1998 | Sep 6, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 273MXX80283689 | BIPD | Feb 12, 1996 | Feb 12, 1996 |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC201062 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Jul 29, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2012 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2012 |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2006 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2005 |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2005 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2004 |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2004 |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2000 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2000 |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 1999 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 1999 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 1998 |
| MC201062 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 1998 |
| MC201062 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC201062 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 12, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC201062 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 9, 1991 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 7, 1998 |
| MC201062 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 11, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC201062 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 7, 1998 |
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
25 states • 421 inspections
Violation Summary (117 violations from latest 100 of 421 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 7 | 7 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.9-SLL | 390.9-SLL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209B-STWL | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-SGNCNB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60B | Unauthorized tinting on windshield | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | 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 (421 inspections)
Showing 50 of 421
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | 37TH AVE NE | ...163078 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 27, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HYDE PARK TWP | I94 N/B | ...U92450 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Oct 8, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRIDLEY | UNIVERSITY AVE NE AT WB ISTH 694 | ...X14868 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUENA VISTA TWP | I-675 RAMP | ...967138 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| May 28, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADELIA | 300TH ST | ...LN1332 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 19, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20 | ...Y09183 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Feb 3, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | ISTH WB 94 AT WEAVER LK RD | ...GR7846 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 23, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | S I 75 | ...202600 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 15, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | I-80 | ...506905 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Aug 8, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 WB 68.50 MM | ...HG3139 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Apr 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEOTONE TWP | I-57 S/B | ...BL1386 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Apr 5, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | I-680 EB | ...GZ2129 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Mar 5, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDEPENDENCE TWP | N I 75 | ...X15696 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF) | HOMER RD | ...GK9436 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 7, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGE PARK | US 17 SR 15 PARK AVE | ...342910 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 14, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20 | ...GF0825 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| May 16, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VASSAR | HURON AVE | ...A04317 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | N M 10 | ...Y43781 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 16, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEARBORN | I 94 | ...HT4445 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 28, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEARBORN | FORD | ...445483 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Apr 21, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORT WENTWORTH | JIMMY DELOACH PKWY 29 FT WEST EXPANSION BLVD | ...264799 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERCIES LLC |
| Mar 14, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LAKE CITY | I-10 MM 304 | ...GY5815 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 22, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | I-80 (080) EB RAMP | ...HT7708 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
| Dec 8, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | SOUTHFIELD | ...383383 | UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 17, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | CST TELEVISION PL | ...GV3306 | CALHOUN TRUCK LINES |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events