Universal

(5 reviews) 4.4 out of 5

Warren, MI 48089

USDOT: 41208
Docket: MC059583
Website: Universal
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Overview

Universal is a full-service provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions. We offer our customers a comprehensive suite of services including dry van and specialized transportation, intermodal drayage, material handling and value-added services, and global trade management.

Fleet Details

Type	Tractors	Trailers	Trucks
Owned	0	637	0
Leased	889	1489	0

Freight types

General Freight

Truck types

Van
Flatbed
Container

Shipment types

Full Truckload

MCS-150 Mileage: 57,243,640 (2021)
Electronic Tracking: 0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Safety and Insurance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status: Common Active — 03/01/1982 (40 years, 11 months); Contract Active — 01/23/1987 (36 years, 1 week)
Carrier operation: Interstate; Hazmat
Cargo authorization: Property

Safety Violations

Type	Total	Severe	Out of Service	Measure	Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance	887	93	225	5.09	47.4%
Unsafe Driving	174	64	0	1.55	21.4%
Hours of Service Compliance	215	52	33	0.58	28.1%
Driver Fitness	10	6	9	0.05	5.4%
Controlled Substances	3	3	3	0.03	4.7%

Accident Report

Type	Last 6 Months	6-12 Months ago	12-24 Months ago	Total
Crashes	13	16	38	67
Fatalities	3	0	2	5
Injuries	10	11	19	40
Tow-away	13	15	37	65

Inspections

Type	Inspections	OOS Inspections	OOS Percentage	National Average
Driver	1279	36	2.81%	6.47%
Vehicle	735	184	25.03%	21.91%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type: BIPD (Primary)
Company name: Cherokee Insurance Company
Policy limit: $1,000,000
Policy number: CA230001
Effective date: 01/01/2023
Address: 34200 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, US, 48310
Phone: +1-800-201-0450

Insurance type: Surety Bond
Company name: Cherokee Insurance Company
Policy limit: $0
Policy number: SB130040
Effective date: 03/25/2021
Address: 34200 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, US, 48310
Phone: +1-800-201-0450

Reviews

Verified Broker from Illinois

February 01, 2022

Abdi is a fantastic driver that delivered our...

Timeliness: 8/10
Communication: 6/10

Likes: Abdi is a fantastic driver that delivered our cargo to the receiver on time.
Dislikes: There are no issues with this company in regards to taking our load and delivering they did a fine job.

Lanes: Rome, GA to Cold Spring, MN
Freight Details: General Freight
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking

Verified Broker from Ohio

October 17, 2021

They are a reliable carrier who does good work,...

Timeliness: 9/10
Cleanliness: 9/10
Communication: 8/10

Likes: They are a reliable carrier who does good work, clean BOL’s, on time for pick up and deliveries.
Dislikes: They could communicate when driver is loaded and empty and send POD over.

Lanes: Cincinnati, OH to Erlanger, KY
Freight Details: General Freight
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking

Daniel Wydner

May 16, 2021

Dispatcher Chris was dependable for updates...

Timeliness: 10/10
Cleanliness: 10/10
Communication: 10/10

Likes: Dispatcher Chris was dependable for updates when we'd call in.
Dislikes: I don't have any complaints against Universal. They've only done one load for our office, but they did a good job.

Lanes: Rome, GA to Clackamas, OR
Freight Details: Beverages
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking

Verified Broker from California

May 13, 2021

Great availability, communicated well to inform...

Timeliness: 9/10
Communication: 6/10

Likes: Great availability, communicated well to inform of any changes at time of pick and drop. Easy to work with.
Dislikes: Originally failed to confirm a DO sent over a month earlier, and was late in informing me of chassis shortage.

Lanes: Kansas City, MO to Lincoln, NE; Omaha, NE to Lincoln, NE
Freight Details: Intermodal Containers
Tracking: Did not use electronic tracking