Universal
Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review)
4.4
out of 5
- USDOT
- 1162977
- Docket
- MC468507
- Website
- Universal
Carrier Ratings
- Cleanliness
-
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 | 2883 | 2234 | 2 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Fresh Produce
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- U.S. Mail
- Chemicals
- Refrigerated Food
- Beverages
- Paper Products
- Utility
Truck Types
- Container
- Dry Van
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 63,750,000 (2022)
- Electronic Tracking
- 100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Universal
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Common Active — 02/02/2005 (19 years, 2 months)
- Contract Active — 02/02/2005 (19 years, 2 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1543 | 155 | 499 | 5.63 | 49.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 214 | 68 | 0 | 0.83 | 10.8% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 213 | 39 | 14 | 0.28 | 15.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 18 | 12 | 15 | 0.06 | 6.7% |
| Controlled Substances | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0.01 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Injuries | 7 | 15 | 21 | 43 |
| Tow-away | 8 | 20 | 55 | 83 |
| Crash Reports | 9 | 20 | 55 | 84 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 1754 | 28 | 1.6% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 1188 | 388 | 32.66% | 22.26% |
Insurance Coverage
- Insurance type
- BIPD (Primary)
- Company name
- Cherokee Insurance Company
- Policy limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy number
- CA240002
- Effective date
- 01/01/2024
- 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
- SB130039
- Effective date
- 10/04/2022
- Address
- 34200 Mound Rd., Sterling Heights, MI, US, 48310
- Phone
- +1-800-201-0450
IN
Verified Broker from Indiana
July 18, 2023
“regular trustful carrier”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Cleanliness
- 9/10
- Communication
- 8/10
What went well?
- 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
- Cleanliness
-
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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