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Carrier profile · USDOT 2872165 · MC-963251 · Updated 07/15/2026

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC

171 power unitsavg 3 yrNational · 18 statesROMULUS, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-963251 ACTIVE
Verified linksuniversaltrans.usFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
171Power units
102 observed · MCS-150
158Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(313) 777-5555Email dispatchsafety@universaltrans.us

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-15

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority10 yr active
since 2016
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo41.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
15 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

171 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3 yr

Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

10 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 10-yr authority, 41% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC safe to work with?

Is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC safe to load? UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC (USDOT 2872165, MC-963251) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ROMULUS, MI, operating 171 power units and 165 drivers. Operating authority has been active 10 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 372 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 41.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-15.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-15
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Frequently asked

What is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC's USDOT number?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC's USDOT number is 2872165, and its motor carrier number is MC-963251.

Is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-15, UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC's safety record?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC has a 41.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 372 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC's fleet?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC operates 171 power units and 165 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC based?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT II LLC is based in ROMULUS, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.