HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3330935-universal-logistics-of-virginia-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
Doing business as ESTES DEDICATED
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 average51.7% vs Virginia average 21.3%.
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, (804) 353-1900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1061460.
- 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) | MC1061460 | — | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company Policy MITUKNAP23001642426 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 30, 2026 | 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
244 of 472 · Virginia avg 21.3%
13 of 599 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | DE | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 14, 2026 | DE | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | AL | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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 Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
800 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 364 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 1,059 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 719 | 347 | 89.9% | 67.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 60 | 0 | 7.5% | 13.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 19 | 15 | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 0.1% | 12.8% |
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 | 59 | 59 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 54 | 54 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 32 | 32 |
| 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 | 18 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 17 | 17 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 17 | 0 |
| Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104F3C | 17 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 16 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 16 | 0 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1100 lbs Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B2IC | 15 | 15 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Burlington Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| May 6, 2026 | Lanham, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Houston, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Not Reported, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3330935 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1061460 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC |
| DBA name | ESTES DEDICATED |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 522 |
| Drivers | 483 |
| Annual mileage | 21,000,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 5, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 18, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsConstruction
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 LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
What does UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1061460: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA 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 LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3330935. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 353-1900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1061460, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (804) 353-1900
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.
2 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| ESTES TRUCKLOAD MANAGEMENT LLC Broker · DBA ESTES BROKERAGE |
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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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