Universal Safety Record

DOT# 3221080 · Warren, MI 48089 · 8002339445

Legal name: Universal Dedicated of Smyrna Tn LLC

A

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

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

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# 3221080) in Warren, Michigan has 920 inspections on record with 595 violations and a 14.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 21 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

920 Inspections
14.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
21 Crashes
319 Power 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 Rate 14.7%
Carrier: 14.7% (135 of 920) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.7%
Carrier: 0.7% (6 of 920) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Michigan
33% crash rate better than 33% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 595 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.

595 total violations across 920 inspections
138 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
280
Unsafe Driving
197
Hours of Service
104
Driver Fitness
7
Hazardous Materials
3
Other
4

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.

Inspected across 35 states
Level 1: 464 (50%) Level 2: 154 (17%) Level 3: 302 (33%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/20/2026 KY 2 0 0
03/20/2026 TN 1 1 0
03/19/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/18/2026 MI 2 1 0
03/16/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/13/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/11/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/10/2026 NY 2 1 0
03/08/2026 NC 1 0 0

Crash History · 21 records

2 injury crashes
30-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-MAY-24 TN 0 0 0
26-JUN-24 IL 0 0 0
25-SEP-24 AL 0 0 0
25-JUN-25 TN 0 0 0
24-SEP-25 MI 0 0 0
23-OCT-25 AZ 0 0 0
23-JAN-25 IN 0 0 0
23-APR-25 TN 0 0 0
20-MAR-24 MI 0 0 0
19-DEC-25 MI 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

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 MC1008085
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 03/20/2024

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.

Power Units 319
Drivers 458
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/11/2018
MCS-150 Filed 20240812 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 14,000,000
Address 12755 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089

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Resources

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