HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2544514-university-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.2% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 305-1566, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC885639.
- 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) | MC885639 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP63684S · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 7, 2014 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
41 of 102 · Alabama avg 25.6%
4 of 226 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 20, 2026 | MO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | GA | 3 | 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 Alabama average covers 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 driver inspections of all Alabama-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
241 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 50 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 314 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 | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 158 | 46 | 65.6% | 72.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | 16.6% | 12.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 39 | 0 | 16.2% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
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 | 20 | 19 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 7 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 6 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 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 Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2026 | Rural Jefferson, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Sandy Springs, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Dry Ridge, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Springfield, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Montgomery, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Montgomery, AL | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2544514 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC885639 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 100 |
| Drivers | 100 |
| Annual mileage | 9,854,011 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 27, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 24, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
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 UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC
What does UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC885639: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2544514. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 305-1566, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC885639, 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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