Universal Safety Record

DOT# 3220765 · Warren, MI 48089 · 8002339445

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Universal (DOT# 3220765) in Warren, Michigan has 243 inspections on record with 267 violations and a 16.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

243 Inspections
16.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
13 Crashes
260 Power Units

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 Rate 16.5%
Carrier: 16.5% (40 of 243) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (2 of 243) National: 6.4%
54% OOS rate better than 54% of carriers in Michigan
37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Michigan

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.

267 total violations across 243 inspections
46 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
123
Unsafe Driving
98
Hours of Service
45
Hazardous Materials
1

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.

Inspected across 10 states
Level 1: 65 (27%) Level 2: 74 (30%) Level 3: 104 (43%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/23/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/18/2026 MO 1 0 0
02/05/2026 MO 3 0 0
02/02/2026 MI 3 0 0
01/21/2026 OH 3 0 0
01/15/2026 MO 1 0 0
01/05/2026 MI 2 0 0
12/23/2025 OH 3 0 0
12/22/2025 MI 3 0 0
4 injury crashes
30-SEP-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-SEP-24 MI 0 0 0
30-NOV-25 MI 0 0 0
22-APR-24 MI 0 0 0
19-DEC-24 MI 0 0 0
18-DEC-25 MI 0 1 0
14-JAN-25 MI 0 0 0
13-JUN-25 MI 0 0 0
12-SEP-25 MO 0 1 0
11-SEP-25 MI 0 0 0
08-JUN-24 IL 0 1 0

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 Number MC1007917
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Cherokee Insurance Company $1,000 01/01/2026
SURETY Cherokee Insurance Company N/A 01/01/2021

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.

Power Units 260
Drivers 260
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/10/2018
MCS-150 Filed 20240523 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 14,880,000
Address 12755 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089