UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC
Doing business as UNIVERSAL
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC1008085
Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 17 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
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, (800) 233-9445, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1008085.
- 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) | MC1008085 | Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260016 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1008085 | — | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy SB240009 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 20, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · —. 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
78 of 417 · Michigan avg 21.2%
4 of 665 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MO | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
315 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 88 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 406 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 168 | 84 | 53.3% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 69 | 0 | 21.9% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 65 | 2 | 20.6% | 12.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 11 | 0 | 3.5% | 0.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 0.6% | 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 | 45 | 45 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 13 | 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 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 | 10 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 10 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 9 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 6 | 4 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Michigan City, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Rural Cullman, AL | 0 | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Black Hawk Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Michigan City, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Merrillville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Watervliet Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Westfield, MA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Phoenix, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Summerfield Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3221080 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1008085 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC |
| DBA name | UNIVERSAL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 319 |
| Drivers | 458 |
| Annual mileage | 2,961,100 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 11, 2018 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherOTHER
Questions about UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC
Is UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1008085: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC 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 UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3221080. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 233-9445, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1008085, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other companies using (800) 233-9445
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
17 companies
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC DBA UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL MI |
4292328 | MC1670397 | 382 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3222281 | MC1008679 | 314 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF DETROIT MI LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3221607 | MC1008350 | 281 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3220765 | MC1007917 | 221 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ARLINGTON TX LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3223377 | MC1009225 | 162 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSCAL LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
4292326 | MC1670395 | 140 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSTEXAS LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
4292338 | MC1670405 | 133 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF GREER SC LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3996508 | MC1500816 | 107 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
4292331 | MC1670400 | 107 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL SPECIALIZED SOLUTIONS, LLC DBA UACL SPECIALIZED, LLC |
854744 | MC376139 | 98 | Active Current · Motus |
| CENTRAL CAL TRANSPORTATION LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
714367 | MC260612 | 40 | Active Current · Motus |
| WESTPORT AXLE COMPANY LLC DBA UNIVERSAL VALUE ADDED SERVICES |
1408051 | MC1249950 | 19 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL AGGREGATE LLC | 4058711 | MC1539569 | 18 | Active Current · Motus |
| SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC DBA UNIVERSAL |
568488 | FF13022 | 8 | Active Current · Motus |
| BIG WHEELS LLC | 4219376 | MC1630651 | 6 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS CANADA LTD | 2790108 | MC930536 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL CAPACITY SOLUTIONS LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
2215648 | MC251704 | 0 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
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All in Warren →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC DBA CENTRAL TRANSPORT |
661173 | MC302382 | 4,944 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD SOLUTIONS, LLC | 4747893 | MC53828687 | 950 | Active Current · Motus |
| LIPARI FOODS OPERATING COMPANY LLC DBA LIPARI FOODS |
252402 | MC179155 | 544 | Active Current · Motus |
| UACL LOGISTICS LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
41208 | MC59583 | 476 | Active Current · Motus |
| MIDWEST FREIGHT SYSTEMS CORP | 2074894 | MC724874 | 382 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC DBA UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL MI |
4292328 | MC1670397 | 382 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF FORT WAYNE IN LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3222281 | MC1008679 | 314 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF DETROIT MI LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3221607 | MC1008350 | 281 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3220765 | MC1007917 | 221 | Active Current · Motus |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ARLINGTON TX LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3223377 | MC1009225 | 162 | Active Current · Motus |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.