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 MC1670397.
- 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) | MC1670397 | Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260044 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | 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
51 of 168 · Michigan avg 21.2%
2 of 262 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | MO | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 8, 2026 | MN | 1 | 6 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MD | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | IN | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | MI | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Oct 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | 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
273 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 63 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 444 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 | 215 | 61 | 78.8% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 | 13.9% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 2 | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0.4% | 0.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 13 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 12 | 12 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 11 | 0 |
| 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 | 10 | 10 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 9 | 9 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 8 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 7 | 7 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Blue Springs, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Hammond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Saint Paul, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Portage (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Plymouth Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Norway Lake, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Bloomfield Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Southgate, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 4292328 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1670397 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC |
| DBA name | UNIVERSAL UNIVERSAL MI |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 382 |
| Drivers | 310 |
| Annual mileage | 28,171,994 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 6, 2024 · 2 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstruction
Questions about UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC
What does UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1670397: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNIVERSMICHIGAN 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 UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4292328. 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 MC1670397, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3221080 | MC1008085 | 319 | 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 |
Other trucking companies in Warren
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 |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC DBA UNIVERSAL |
3221080 | MC1008085 | 319 | 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.