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Universe Carrier Inc

Unclaimed
Interstate
(5 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Huntley, IL 60142
USDOT
2124287
Docket
MC740221

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.3
Communication
9.8
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
2
On Time Delivery
2
Consistent Tracking
2
Strong Dispatcher Communication
2
Easy to Work With
2
Good Delivery Condition
2
Friendly
1

Overview

With a fully equipped fleet of flatbed, stepdeck, conestoga, dry van, reefer trailers our team offers best shipping solutions for our partners across all 48 States and Canada.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 116 180 19
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Deck
  • Flatbed
  • Conestoga

Shipment Types

  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
9,132,875 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
40% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 03/18/2011 (13 years, 1 month)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 130 24 55 2.51 20.8%
Unsafe Driving 59 15 0 4.32 53.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 61 25 14 0.48 24%
Driver Fitness 14 3 5 0.1 12%
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 0 0
Injuries 0 3 7 10
Tow-away 3 5 11 19
Crash Reports 3 5 11 19

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 453 19 4.19% 6.67%
Vehicle 238 51 21.43% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
TS TS CA0000093 00
Effective date
03/27/2024

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OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

April 12, 2024

“Full Truckload from Spencer, TN to Fremont, IN”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

It has been some time since we have worked with this team, but they left in good standing with our company. They always picked and delivered on time and the drivers stayed on tracking. This load was no different and everything was made on time.


Lanes
Spencer, TN to Fremont, IN
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
NH

Verified Broker from New Hampshire

April 12, 2024

“Full Truckload from Portland, ME to Sparks, NV”

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

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

I only used once before in 2022, looking back they were on time, delivery was in good condition and driver did macropoint. Would use again


Lanes
Portland, ME to Sparks, NV
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking