HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2549801-universe-cargo-group-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (708) 938-4199, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC888149.
- 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) | MC888149 | Primary | Trisura Insurance Company Policy 29T100528 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 28, 2024 | 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
1 of 16 · Illinois avg 24.1%
1 of 66 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Sep 20, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | MD | 1 | 1 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 41 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | 78.1% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 9.4% | 14.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 9.4% | 60.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.1% | 3.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 2 | 0 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522B2II | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIIELDSDN | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Wheeling, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Washington Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Hemlock Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Aurora, IL | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Pikesville, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Spiceland, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2549801 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC888149 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 65 |
| Drivers | 63 |
| Annual mileage | 4,694,823 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 14, 2014 · 12 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold Goods
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 UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC
What does UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's operating authority allow?
MC888149: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC is old or missing?
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 UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2549801. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (708) 938-4199, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC888149, 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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