DBA: UNIVERSAL

UACL SPECIALIZED LLC

DOT 854744 MC 376139 Active

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Authority

Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
263 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 11.79% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 4.55% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
98 units

Drivers: 91

Trailers: 216 (216 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond On File
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Company Details

Physical Address

12755 EAST 9 MILE ROAD, WARREN, MI, 48089

Phone Number

(800) 854-3632

Mailing Address

12755 EAST 9 MILE ROAD, WARREN, MI, 48089

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 4 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
26 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

Active
26 yrs, 4 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2022-05-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-03-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2020-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2020-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2020-01-21 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-11-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-11-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2015-11-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-01-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2015-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-01-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-05-01 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2013-12-09 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2012-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC376139 2013-12-09

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

On File

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

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Minimum required: $75,000

FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).

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 CA260004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2021-03-08 Bond SB140003 N/A CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA250004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA240004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA230004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA220004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-08 BIPD/Primary CA210004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA210004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-04-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-01-01 SURETY SB140003 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-03-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA200004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-01-01 SURETY SB140013 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA190004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA180004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA170004 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-09 BIPD/Primary CA150006 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-09 CARGO SB140013 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-12-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-01-14 SURETY SB140013 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-12-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA150006 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-12-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 SURETY SB140013 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-01-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-01-01 BIPD/Primary CA130006 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-06-19 BIPD/Primary CA120006 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-01-09 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2012-06-19 SURETY SB030018 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-01-16 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

11.79%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

263 inspections · 31 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

4.55%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

44 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 263 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 198

FMCSA Inspection Records (263 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

V262373789

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPCP4TX...

Jul 13, 2026

0589001439

Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Jul 13, 2026

0589001438

Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Jul 13, 2026

0589001435

Level 2 MO KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X...

Jul 13, 2026

0589001436

Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKRGND1...

Jul 13, 2026

0589001434

Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPCP4EX...

Jul 13, 2026

0589001437

Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jun 13, 2026

1191001354

Level 1 AL PETERBILT 1XPCP4TX...

Jun 2, 2026

7930Q498XR

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XP5PBEX...

Apr 10, 2026

6921007191

11 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Apr 10, 2026

6921007191

11 viol.
Level 3 IN PETERBILT 1XPXP4EX...

Apr 10, 2026

6129Q2SN1F

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPCP4TX...

Apr 10, 2026

3563Q2SJ5G

Level 2 NM PTRB 1XPXP4EX...

Mar 24, 2026

4290450120

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XPCP4TX...

Feb 28, 2026

7968001360

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKDP4TX...
Total Inspections

263

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

263

View all 263 inspections

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (198 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.

Oct 31, 2025

IL • ILX004023989

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2025

TX • TX79OAHQE1UF

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2025

IN • IN0904781018

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 16, 2025

IN • IN0904781963

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 13, 2025

IN • IN0904779429

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 17, 2025

OH • OH0255129817

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 19, 2025

IA • IA2501488848

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2025

TX • TX72TEHQE1VG

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 13, 2024

MT • MT2450141195

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 9, 2024

OK • OK2406000321

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 24, 2024

TX • TX6UV8HQE1UL

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

No

Nov 9, 2023

OK • OK2311002100

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 11, 2023

NM • NM0711006221

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

May 18, 2021

TX • TX612AHQE1SR

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2021

TN • TN0102977893

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

10

Injury Crashes

148

Total Crashes

198

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

88

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 16
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 63
OOS: 19

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
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

263
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

98
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

98

25 owned

Trailers

216

216 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

91

CDL Drivers: 91
Interstate: 91
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

44

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 4.55%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 91
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Intermodal Oilfield Chemicals

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

98

Power Units

98

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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