HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3223534-universe-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Apr 5, 2021. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (213) 804-3751, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1023151.
- 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
2 of 8 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 7 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2025 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 12, 2025 | NM | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | LA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| May 28, 2025 | CA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 7, 2025 | LA | 2 | 10 | Yes |
| Feb 12, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 5 | No |
| Nov 30, 2024 | AZ | 2 | 5 | No |
| Oct 24, 2024 | CA | 5 | 1 | No |
| Oct 24, 2024 | CA | 5 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 24, 2024 | CA | 5 | 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 California average covers 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 driver inspections of all California-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
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 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 | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 2 | 65.4% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 3 | 19.2% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 11.5% | 8.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 3.8% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 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 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 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 California column is the mix across all California-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2025 | Unknown, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Salome, AZ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3223534 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1023151 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 400,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Apr 5, 2021) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 17, 2018 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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 TRANSPORTATION INC
What does UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC (MC1023151), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3223534. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (213) 804-3751, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1023151, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (213) 804-3751
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.
1 company
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R&R EXPEDITED TRANSPORT LLC Review Carrier |
El Paso, TX | 4301804 | MC1675423 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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