HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1406354-universal-towing-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
UNIVERSAL TOWING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (386) 255-0203, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC656918.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 8 · Florida avg 26.0%
1 of 8 · Florida avg 10.2%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | TX | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | FL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jan 17, 2025 | FL | 2 | 12 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 | 80.0% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 13.3% | 20.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 6.7% | 5.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958K2 | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Driveaway safety devices not attached/not able to be secured Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39371H10CDDSDNS | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LSLDMWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B2LTSDM | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 0 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Driveaway clearance lamp(s) missing on front of towing vehicle Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317A1LDCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Driveaway side marker lamp(s) missing on rearmost towed vehicle Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39317B1LDSML | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Florida column is the mix across all Florida-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1406354 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC656918 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL TOWING INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 16, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 22, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about UNIVERSAL TOWING INC
What does UNIVERSAL TOWING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for UNIVERSAL TOWING INC (MC656918), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about UNIVERSAL TOWING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking UNIVERSAL TOWING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1406354. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (386) 255-0203, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC656918, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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