Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
29 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3420026 · MC-1105290 ·
Universal Freight LLC
DBA UNIVERSAL FREIGHT EXPRESS
29 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 17 statesCRESCO, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1105290 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
29Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 53 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
5 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3420026) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 17 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 29 power units and 23 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number is 3420026, and its motor carrier number is MC-1105290.
Is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC has a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 53 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's fleet?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC operates 29 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC based?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC is based in CRESCO, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.
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