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Carrier profile · USDOT 313791 · MC-1061858 · Updated 06/13/2026

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC

8 power unitsavg 16.9 yrRegional · 6 statesLITTLE ROCK, AR
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1061858 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority38 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo44.4%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.9 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

38 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 38-yr authority, 44% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC safe to load? UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 313791, MC-1061858) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in LITTLE ROCK, AR, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 38 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 23 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 44.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 313791, and its motor carrier number is MC-1061858.

Is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC has a 44.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC operates 8 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC based?

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC is based in LITTLE ROCK, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.