Universal
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- 1162977
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- MC468507
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- Universal
Updated October 12, 2026
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Claim this profileCarrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.0
- Communication
-
8.0
- Timeliness
-
8.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
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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 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 124 | 19 | 0 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Motor Vehicles
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Meat
- U.S. Mail
- Chemicals
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Utility
- Construction
Truck Types
- Container
- Dry Van
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Drayage
- Hazardous Materials
- Dedicated Fleet
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 1,250,688 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
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Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 02/02/2005 (21 years, 8 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 424 | 51 | 0 | 5.02 | 40.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 51 | 18 | 0 | 0.29 | 3.1% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0.13 | 8.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.01 | 0% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 1 | 1 | 27 | 29 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 484 | 3 | 0.62% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 354 | 97 | 27.4% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company Name
- Cherokee Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- CA260002
- Effective Date
- 01/01/2026
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- Cherokee Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $75,000
- Policy Number
- SB130039
- Effective Date
- 10/04/2022
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Indiana
“regular trustful carrier”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 9/10
- Communication
- 8/10
- On Time Pickup
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- Easy to Work With
- Good Delivery Condition
Good tracking on the load while delivering. Driver was punctual to the appointment. Gave us paperwork and updates when delivered. Recommended.
- Lanes
- Baytown, TX to Houston, TX
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Offers electronic tracking
- Tracking not functional
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
-
9.0
- Communication
-
8.0
- Timeliness
-
8.0
Positive Flags
- On Time Pickup
- 1
- Strong Dispatcher Communication
- 1
- Easy to Work With
- 1
- Good Delivery Condition
- 1
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