DBA: UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 25.0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 20.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 143
Trailers: 168 (168 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS, DALLAS, TX, 75241
Phone Number
(800) 233-9445
Mailing Address
12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089-2621
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
LLC
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA260042 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA250042 | $300,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2026-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-11-19 | BIPD/Primary | CA240178 | $300,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2025-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
88 inspections · 22 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
10 inspections · 2 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 4.5%
Below average
2 inspections · 0 OOS
FMCSA Inspection Records (88 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | V262478452 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | FRHT 1FUYSDYB... |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 7H999DNNC5 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jul 9, 2026 | V262449325 | 2 | TX | 2 | 1 | PTRB 1XP5D69X... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | V262478909 | 2 | TX | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | V262478909 | 2 | TX | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jul 2, 2026 | V262431073 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | FRHT 1FUJBBCG... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 7GTB9DMP03 | 1 | TX | 4 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jun 20, 2026 | V262422866 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Jun 9, 2026 | V262421769 | 2 | TX | 2 | 1 | FRHT 1FUJA6CK... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 7G399DGPIG | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBDP9X... |
| Jun 3, 2026 | V262365020 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 7G1D9DBF8U | 3 | TX | 0 | 0 | FRHT 1FUPCSZB... |
| May 28, 2026 | 7FWC9DMEEX | 2 | TX | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| May 22, 2026 | V262364998 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| May 21, 2026 | V262364994 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | FRHT 1FUJA6CK... |
| May 21, 2026 | Z600212268 | 3 | OK | 1 | 0 | VOLV 4V4NC9EH... |
| May 20, 2026 | V262373890 | 2 | TX | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| May 15, 2026 | V262368901 | 2 | TX | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGLD5... |
| May 4, 2026 | 7F889DNKCH | 1 | TX | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBD49X... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | V262227157 | 1 | TX | 0 | 0 | PTRB 1XPBDP9X... |
Jul 22, 2026
V262478452
Jul 16, 2026
7H999DNNC5
Jul 9, 2026
V262449325
Jul 6, 2026
V262478909
Jul 6, 2026
V262478909
Jul 2, 2026
V262431073
Jun 30, 2026
7GTB9DMP03
Jun 20, 2026
V262422866
Jun 9, 2026
V262421769
Jun 4, 2026
7G399DGPIG
Jun 3, 2026
V262365020
Jun 2, 2026
7G1D9DBF8U
May 28, 2026
7FWC9DMEEX
May 22, 2026
V262364998
May 21, 2026
V262364994
May 21, 2026
Z600212268
May 20, 2026
V262373890
May 15, 2026
V262368901
May 4, 2026
7F889DNKCH
Apr 10, 2026
V262227157
Apr 8, 2026
7EI89DNKBV
Apr 8, 2026
V262306108
Apr 1, 2026
V262273873
Mar 31, 2026
7EAA9DMEAI
Mar 25, 2026
7E4F9DBPB6
Mar 20, 2026
7DZ59DJMHA
Mar 19, 2026
V262277428
Mar 16, 2026
7DV69DAZP2
Mar 10, 2026
7DP89DUV3G
Mar 9, 2026
7DOA9DJDPG
Mar 9, 2026
7DO89DNKAH
Mar 6, 2026
7DL99DCTF3
Feb 26, 2026
V262234388
Feb 25, 2026
7DC89DFP4M
Feb 13, 2026
V262231648
Feb 12, 2026
7CZ89DEG70
Feb 4, 2026
7CRA9DCJ9U
Feb 4, 2026
7CR99DVC0E
Jan 23, 2026
V262181631
Jan 17, 2026
V262190145
Jan 16, 2026
V261933115
Jan 15, 2026
7C789DHJ2D
Jan 8, 2026
7C089DID9R
Jan 7, 2026
7BZ89DDY70
Jan 6, 2026
7BYA9DDY6Z
Dec 31, 2025
7BS89DDQ3O
Dec 19, 2025
7BG99DCTA2
Dec 16, 2025
V252152222
Dec 9, 2025
7B6F9DDSF7
Dec 5, 2025
7B2A9DEZ0M
Total Inspections
88
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
88
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (5 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | TX7GGDHQE1JG | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 18, 2026 | TX7FVBHQE1GJ | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 5, 2025 | TX7BE8HQE1QL | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2025 | TX794FHQE1TV | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 12, 2025 | TX74TCHQE174 | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Jun 2, 2026
TX • TX7GGDHQE1JG
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 18, 2026
TX • TX7FVBHQE1GJ
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 5, 2025
TX • TX7BE8HQE1QL
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Sep 22, 2025
TX • TX794FHQE1TV
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 12, 2025
TX • TX74TCHQE174
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
2
Total Crashes
5
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
98
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 88 | 18 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 88 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 133 | Within Range |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 33 | 100 | 0 | 133 |
| Trailers | 168 | 0 | 0 | 168 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
133
33 owned
Trailers
168
168 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
143
Driver Inspections
10
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
LLC
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
133
Power Units
133
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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