Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
65 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2549801 · MC-888149 ·
Universe Cargo Group Inc
65 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 16 statesSAINT CHARLES, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-888149 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
65Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
45Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg 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 12 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 70 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 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.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC (USDOT 2549801) 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 Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 28, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 69 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 65 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's USDOT number is 2549801, and its motor carrier number is MC-888149.
Is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's safety record?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC has a 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 70 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes 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 UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC's fleet?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC operates 65 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC based?
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC is based in SAINT CHARLES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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