Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1752679 · MC-846833 ·
Universal Inc
13 power unitsavg 11.6 yrRegional · 3 statesTRINIDAD, CO94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-846833 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.6Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.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
11.6 yr
Model years 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
30 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 INC (USDOT 1752679) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 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 and contract 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 $2,000,000 limit in force from GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY effective Mar 22, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.0% 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 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 3 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 13 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 22, 2026. 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 INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL INC's USDOT number is 1752679, and its motor carrier number is MC-846833.
Is UNIVERSAL INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. UNIVERSAL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSAL INC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL INC has a 5.0% 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 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is UNIVERSAL INC's fleet?
UNIVERSAL INC operates 13 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL INC based?
UNIVERSAL INC is based in TRINIDAD, CO, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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