Universal Safety Record

DOT# 4292331 · 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 03/19/2026

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# 4292331) in Warren, Michigan has 70 inspections on record with 88 violations and a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

70 Inspections
21.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
234 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 21.4%
Carrier: 21.4% (15 of 70) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 70) National: 6.4%
41% OOS rate better than 41% of carriers in Michigan
45% crash rate better than 45% 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.

88 total violations across 70 inspections
20 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (23%)
Vehicle Maintenance
54
Unsafe Driving
22
Hours of Service
9
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
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 8 states: AL, AR, FL, GA, MO, NC, SC, TN
Level 1: 17 (24%) Level 2: 21 (30%) Level 3: 32 (46%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/18/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/13/2026 GA 2 0 0
03/04/2026 SC 1 0 0
02/25/2026 TN 2 1 0
02/25/2026 GA 3 0 0
02/20/2026 AR 1 0 0
02/19/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/19/2026 FL 3 0 0
02/18/2026 GA 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
12-AUG-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
12-AUG-25 GA 0 2 0
10-SEP-25 GA 0 0 0
09-FEB-26 SC 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 MC1670400
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Cherokee Insurance Company $1,000 01/01/2026

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 234
Drivers 233
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/06/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20250320 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 809,000
Address 12755 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089