HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2150930-universal-food-distributors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.7% vs New Jersey average 22.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (347) 763-2903, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC766324.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC766324 | Primary | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC Policy PC25083413 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 20, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 14 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
0 of 30 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | NM | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | NM | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | ND | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 31, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
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 New Jersey average covers 63,029 vehicle and 95,938 driver inspections of all New Jersey-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
25 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 47 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 | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 7 | 72.0% | 73.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 12.0% | 9.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 4.0% | 6.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205AWRDC | 1 | 1 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 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 New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-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 | 2150930 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC766324 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 1,750,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 18, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | May 6, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 14, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesOtherDairy Products
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 FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC
What does UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC766324: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking UNIVERSAL FOOD DISTRIBUTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2150930. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (347) 763-2903, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC766324, 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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