According to FMCSA records, Universal (DOT# 1162977) in Warren, Michigan has 1,591 inspections on record with 2,489 violations and a 31.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 55 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
1,591Inspections
31.4%Vehicle OOS Rate
55Crashes
124Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Vehicle OOS Rate31.4%
Carrier: 31.4% (499 of 1,591)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.9%
Carrier: 0.9% (14 of 1,591)National: 6.4%
29%OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in Michigan
5%crash rate better than 5% of carriers in Michigan
Violation Categories · 2,489 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
2,489total violations across 1,591 inspections
522violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1,719
Unsafe Driving
507
Hours of Service
213
Driver Fitness
13
Hazardous Materials
23
Other
14
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
MC/MX NumberMC468507
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Cherokee Insurance Company
$1,000
01/01/2026
SURETY
Cherokee Insurance Company
N/A
10/04/2022
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.