What is Universal's safety grade?

Universal has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Universal have?

Universal has 77 inspections on record with a 19.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 66 violations.

Has Universal been involved in any crashes?

Universal has 9 crashes on record, 3 with injuries.

Does Universal have active authority and insurance?

Universal has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Universal Safety Record

DOT# 3223377 · Warren, MI 48089 · 8002339445

Legal name: Universal Dedicated of Arlington Tx LLC

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 →

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# 3223377) in Warren, Michigan has 77 inspections on record with 66 violations and a 19.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

77 Inspections

19.5% Vehicle OOS Rate

9 Crashes

162 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 19.5%

Carrier: 19.5% (15 of 77) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 77) National: 6.4%

48% OOS rate better than 48% of carriers in Michigan

36% crash rate better than 36% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 66 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.

66 total violations across 77 inspections

15 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 77 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 7 states: AZ, CA, CO, OK, OR, TX, WA

Level 1: 31 (40%) Level 2: 31 (40%) Level 3: 14 (18%) Level 5: 1 (1%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/25/2026	CA	1	0
03/14/2026	CA	2	0
03/01/2026	CA	1	0
02/11/2026	CA	2	1
02/04/2026	TX	2	0
12/04/2025	CA	2	0
11/25/2025	TX	1	0
11/22/2025	CA	2	1
11/06/2025	CA	1	1
10/29/2025	CA	1	0
10/29/2025	TX	2	0
10/26/2025	CA	2	0
10/02/2025	TX	2	0
08/31/2025	CO	3	0
08/28/2025	CA	2	0
08/27/2025	CA	1	0
08/20/2025	TX	2	1
07/25/2025	CA	1	1
07/25/2025	CA	2	0
07/11/2025	CA	1	0
06/27/2025	CA	2	0
06/18/2025	CA	2	0
06/14/2025	CA	2	0
06/07/2025	CA	2	0
04/22/2025	TX	1	0
04/18/2025	CA	2	0
03/13/2025	TX	1	0
02/13/2025	OR	3	0
02/04/2025	CA	3	0
01/16/2025	CA	3	0
01/15/2025	CA	1	0
01/13/2025	CA	3	0
01/06/2025	CA	1	0
12/17/2024	CA	1	0
11/25/2024	TX	2	0
10/09/2024	CA	3	0
10/01/2024	TX	2	0
09/12/2024	CA	1	0
07/16/2024	TX	2	0
07/10/2024	CA	1	0
07/05/2024	CA	1	0
06/03/2024	TX	2	1
02/18/2024	CA	2	0
02/10/2024	WA	1	2
02/09/2024	CA	1	0
01/27/2024	CA	2	0
01/25/2024	TX	2	0
01/20/2024	WA	3	0
01/18/2024	TX	3	0
12/14/2023	CA	1	0
12/01/2023	CA	2	0
11/28/2023	TX	1	0
11/28/2023	TX	1	0
11/17/2023	CA	1	0
10/27/2023	CA	1	0
10/24/2023	AZ	1	1
08/08/2023	AZ	3	0
07/28/2023	CA	3	0
07/14/2023	CA	5	0
07/10/2023	OR	3	0
07/08/2023	TX	2	2
06/27/2023	CA	1	0
06/20/2023	OK	2	0
06/05/2023	TX	2	0
06/02/2023	CA	1	0
05/22/2023	OK	1	0
05/16/2023	OK	1	0
05/13/2023	OK	3	0
04/28/2023	CA	1	0
04/22/2023	OK	3	0
04/19/2023	TX	2	0
04/05/2023	CA	1	1
04/04/2023	CA	1	0
04/04/2023	TX	2	0
04/03/2023	TX	2	1
04/03/2023	TX	2	2
03/28/2023	WA	3	0

Crash History · 9 records

3 injury crashes

29-JAN-26 most recent crash on record

Date	State	Injuries
29-JAN-26	TX	0
26-APR-25	TX	1
20-SEP-24	TX	1
14-MAY-24	IN	0
14-MAY-24	TX	0
14-JUL-24	TX	0
09-OCT-24	TX	0
09-FEB-25	TX	0
03-NOV-24	TX	1

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 MC1009225

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

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 162

Drivers 286

Fleet Size Large Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 12/17/2018

MCS-150 Filed 20250627 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 5,100,747

Address 12755 E 9 Mile, Warren, MI 48089