UNIVERSAL INC

DOT 1752679 MC 846833 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
53 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.55% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
17 units

Drivers: 13

Trailers: 21 (21 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $5,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE, TRINIDAD, CO, 81082

Phone Number

(719) 845-8789

Mailing Address

36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE, TRINIDAD, CO, 81082

Cell Phone

(719) 859-4622

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
12 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
12 yrs, 7 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2026-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2026-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2025-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2024-03-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2024-03-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2023-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2022-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-03-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-03-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-03-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC846833 2015-01-12

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $5,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986M $2,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2026-03-22 BIPD/Excess USXTL1274926 $2,000,000 UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… - - ACTIVE
2014-12-04 BIPD/Primary GWP77079D $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2025-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986L $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2026-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2024-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986K $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2025-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2023-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986J $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2024-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986I $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2023-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2021-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986H $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2022-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986G $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2021-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986F $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2020-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2018-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986E $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2019-03-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2017-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986D $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2018-04-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2016-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986C $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2017-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986B $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-01-12 BIPD/Excess IXG417986A $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2015-03-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-03-22 BIPD/Excess IXG417986A $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2015-01-12 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2013-12-02 BIPD/Excess IXG417986 $5,000,000 GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY 2014-03-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-11-26 BIPD/Primary GWP77079D $5,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2014-12-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.55%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

53 inspections · 4 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

10 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

5.13%

National avg: 4.5%

Above average

39 inspections · 2 OOS

Total inspections: 53 Last inspection: Jul 17, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (53 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 17, 2026

7828Q5I80F

Level 2 NM PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 1, 2026

1410762007

Level 1 CO PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Apr 4, 2026

0967761206

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Mar 30, 2026

4205Q2HGTP

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Feb 13, 2026

5944Q18BJC

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Oct 8, 2025

0235724071

4 viol.
Level 1 CO KENWORTH 1XKWD49X...

Sep 22, 2025

6124P7DH0S

Level 1 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Aug 31, 2025

3759P6R5QR

1 viol.
Level 3 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Aug 27, 2025

5944P6NDRJ

Level 1 NM PTRB 1XPXDB9X...

Aug 26, 2025

1749630292

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPXDB9X...

Aug 20, 2025

5944P6G892

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Aug 3, 2025

0441030751

2 viol.
Level 2 CO PETERBILT 1XPXDB9X...

Jun 20, 2025

0648380122

2 viol.
Level 2 CO PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jun 15, 2025

3728P4M81C

1 viol.
Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jun 10, 2025

1081680031

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...
Total Inspections

53

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

53

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Nov 14, 2024

CO • CO2024002186

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 30, 2024

NM • NM0710808994

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 13, 2021

CO • CO2021001712

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 17, 2021

CO • CO2021000727

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2020

CO • CO2020001198

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2018

CO • CO2018000151

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

31

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 19
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

53
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

17

11 owned

Trailers

21

21 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

13

CDL Drivers: 13
Interstate: 0
Intrastate: 13
Driver Inspections

10

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 10.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 12
Intrastate (<100 mi): 1

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Liquids/Gases

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

17

Power Units

13

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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