Universal Safety Record

DOT# 854744 · Warren, MI 48089 · 8008543632

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

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 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 20/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Universal (DOT# 854744) in Warren, Michigan has 236 inspections on record with 239 violations and a 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 11 crashes, including 3 fatal. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

236 Inspections
12.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
11 Crashes
102 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 12.7%
Carrier: 12.7% (30 of 236) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (2 of 236) National: 6.4%
61% OOS rate better than 61% of carriers in Michigan
25% crash rate better than 25% 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.

239 total violations across 236 inspections
36 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
112
Unsafe Driving
97
Hours of Service
22
Driver Fitness
4
Other
4

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 18 states
Level 1: 15 (6%) Level 2: 94 (40%) Level 3: 127 (54%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 IL 3 0 0
02/28/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/13/2026 NM 2 0 0
02/05/2026 IA 3 0 0
01/20/2026 TX 1 0 0
12/23/2025 SD 3 0 0
12/01/2025 NM 3 0 0
12/01/2025 NM 2 0 0
11/27/2025 KS 2 0 0
11/14/2025 NM 2 0 0
3 fatal crashes
3 injury crashes
31-OCT-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-OCT-25 IL 0 1 0
24-JAN-25 TX 0 1 0
24-APR-24 TX 1 0 0
19-JUN-25 IA 1 1 0
17-JUL-25 OH 0 0 0
16-AUG-25 IN 0 0 0
16-AUG-25 IN 0 0 0
13-AUG-25 IN 0 0 0
13-AUG-24 MT 0 0 0
10-OCT-25 TX 0 0 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 MC376139
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 03/08/2021

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 102
Drivers 94
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/11/2000
MCS-150 Filed 20251030 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 4,971,286
Address 12341 East 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089