Universal Safety Record

DOT# 3222281 · Warren, MI 48089 · 8002339445

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

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 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Universal (DOT# 3222281) in Warren, Michigan has 187 inspections on record with 161 violations and a 15.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 16 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

187 Inspections
15.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
16 Crashes
314 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 15.5%
Carrier: 15.5% (29 of 187) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (3 of 187) National: 6.4%
55% OOS rate better than 55% 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.

161 total violations across 187 inspections
34 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
72
Unsafe Driving
65
Hours of Service
21
Driver Fitness
3

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 5 states: IN, MI, OH, TN, US
Level 1: 63 (34%) Level 2: 67 (36%) Level 3: 57 (30%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 OH 2 1 0
02/20/2026 OH 1 0 0
02/16/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/04/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/04/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/03/2026 MI 3 0 0
02/02/2026 OH 3 0 0
01/06/2026 OH 3 0 0
12/12/2025 OH 1 0 0
12/09/2025 IN 2 0 0
1 fatal crash
6 injury crashes
31-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-24 IN 0 0 0
28-AUG-24 OH 1 1 0
27-MAR-25 IN 0 0 0
26-MAY-25 MI 0 0 0
26-JAN-26 IN 0 1 0
26-AUG-25 IN 0 0 0
22-SEP-25 IN 0 0 0
22-OCT-24 IN 0 0 0
13-SEP-24 IN 0 0 0
12-FEB-25 IN 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 MC1008679
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 314
Drivers 297
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 12/13/2018
MCS-150 Filed 20251223 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 12,070,126
Address 12755 E 9 Mile, Warren, MI 48089