Universal
- USDOT
- 41208
- Docket
- MC059583
- Website
- Universal
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
6.5
- Communication
-
5.8
- Timeliness
-
7.0
Negative Flags
- Double Brokering
- 3
Related Carriers
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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 | 819 | 1489 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Driveaway / Towaway
- Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Oilfield Equipment
- U.S. Mail
- Chemicals
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Truck Types
- Container
- Dry Van
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 57,243,640 (2021)
- Electronic Tracking
- 0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Universal
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 03/01/1982 (41 years, 9 months)
- Contract Active — 01/23/1987 (36 years, 10 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 875 | 101 | 218 | 5.48 | 48.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 174 | 56 | 0 | 1.81 | 25.4% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 194 | 45 | 21 | 0.46 | 22.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0.02 | 2.5% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 7 | 16 | 33 | 56 |
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Injuries | 4 | 5 | 23 | 32 |
| Tow-away | 6 | 15 | 32 | 53 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1184 | 24 | 2.03% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 670 | 172 | 25.67% | 22.26% |
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
Verified Broker from Alabama
“ATTEMPTED TO DOUBLE BROKER”
- Timeliness
- 1/10
- Cleanliness
- 1/10
- Communication
- 1/10
- Double Brokering
Called to book load with us and when we asked "what time can your UACL company owned truck be there for pickup?", they laughed at me and straight up told me he intended to double broker the shipment. They are now on our DNU list.
- Lanes
- Mobile, AL to Dade City, FL
- Freight Details
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Ohio
“Asset vs "partner carrier"”
- Timeliness
- 5/10
- Cleanliness
- 5/10
- Communication
- 5/10
- Double Brokering
Dave Owens [email protected] repeatedly reaches out for load information with the intent to give to a partner carrier. Be cautious working with this company as it seems that they only intend to give "partner" carriers loads instead of providing asset trucks to run them.
- Lanes
- Collinwood, TN to Manistee, MI
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Nevada
“Be cautious as this carrier Double brokers”
- Timeliness
- 6/10
- Cleanliness
- 6/10
- Communication
- 6/10
- Double Brokering
i was going to book a load with this carrier but they did inform me that they would broker the load to a partner carrier, that is against our policy and were unable to complete the load with them. just be cautious when booking with this carrier.
- Lanes
- Tolleson, AZ to Phillipsburg, NJ
- Freight Details
- Beverages
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Verified Broker from Illinois
“Full Truckload from Rome, GA to Cold Spring, MN”
- 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
“Full Truckload from Cincinnati, OH to Erlanger, KY”
- 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
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
6.5
- Communication
-
5.8
- Timeliness
-
7.0
Negative Flags
- Double Brokering
- 3
Related Carriers
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