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.
236Inspections
12.7%Vehicle OOS Rate
11Crashes
102Power 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 Rate12.7%
Carrier: 12.7% (30 of 236)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.8%
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
Violation Categories · 239 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.
239total violations across 236 inspections
36violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
112
Unsafe Driving
97
Hours of Service
22
Driver Fitness
4
Other
4
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.
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 NumberMC376139
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityActive
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondOn File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
Cherokee Insurance Company
$1,000
01/01/2026
SURETY
Cherokee Insurance Company
N/A
03/08/2021
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.