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 roadside inspections for a fleet of 40 power unitsA fleet this size usually has some inspections in 24 months. The fleet size on the registration may be out of date.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 4 years agoCarriers must update it every two years, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
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 MC260612.
- 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) | MC260612 | Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA220120 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2022 | 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
No roadside inspections in this period.
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 California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 714367 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC260612 |
| Legal name | CENTRAL CAL TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| DBA name | UNIVERSAL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 34 |
| Annual mileage | 8,000,000 (2021) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 25, 2005) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 14, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 30, 2022 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstruction
Questions about CENTRAL CAL TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does CENTRAL CAL TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC260612: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CENTRAL CAL TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. The MCS-150 was last updated Jun 30, 2022, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking CENTRAL CAL TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 714367. 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 MC260612, 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 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 |
| 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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| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B&B TRANSPORT INC | 1506989 | MC565290 | 190 | Active Current · Motus |
| PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION | 729449 | MC706457 | 185 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DONAGHY SALES LLC | 2614459 | MC247439 | 160 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JOHN R LAWSON ROCK & OIL INC | 176694 | MC176388 | 98 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DTL TRANSPORT INC DBA DTL TRANSPORT |
1637148 | MC603428 | 98 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| US CARRIER INC | 3553035 | MC1191130 | 98 | Active Current · Motus |
| R & H TRUCKING LLC | 1819975 | MC660559 | 94 | Active Current · Motus |
| S T BROS INC | 856144 | MC377397 | 90 | Active Current · Motus |
| NUMARK TRANSPORTATION INC | 1075162 | MC439902 | 89 | Active Current · Motus |
| OUTBACK INC DBA OUTBACK MATERIALS |
2806480 | MC1370176 | 81 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.