Universal Safety Record

DOT# 41208 · Warren, MI 48089 · 8008543632

Legal name: Uacl Logistics LLC

C

Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Universal (DOT# 41208) in Warren, Michigan has 1,246 inspections on record with 1,675 violations and a 20.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 37 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

1,246 Inspections
20.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
37 Crashes
620 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 20.2%
Carrier: 20.2% (252 of 1,246) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.3%
Carrier: 1.3% (16 of 1,246) National: 6.4%
42% OOS rate better than 42% of carriers in Michigan
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Michigan

Violation Categories · 1,675 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.

1,675 total violations across 1,246 inspections
268 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1,119
Unsafe Driving
294
Hours of Service
234
Driver Fitness
7
Hazardous Materials
9
Other
12

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 45 states
Level 1: 182 (15%) Level 2: 546 (44%) Level 3: 514 (41%) Level 4: 3 (0%) Level 5: 1 (0%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 MS 2 0 0
03/23/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/22/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/20/2026 TX 2 1 0
03/18/2026 IN 1 0 0
03/17/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/17/2026 AL 3 0 0
03/15/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/13/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/13/2026 MS 3 0 0

Crash History · 37 records

2 fatal crashes
12 injury crashes
31-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-DEC-24 OH 0 0 0
31-AUG-25 TX 0 1 0
29-FEB-24 OH 0 0 0
29-AUG-24 TX 1 0 0
29-APR-24 PA 0 0 0
28-DEC-25 MI 0 0 0
27-MAR-24 PA 0 0 0
27-FEB-25 WV 0 1 0
26-SEP-24 MI 0 0 0
23-APR-24 TX 0 1 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 MC059583
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
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 03/25/2021

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 620
Drivers 570
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250605 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 74,843,000
Address 12341 E Nine Mile, Warren, MI 48089

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Resources

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