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Carrier profile · USDOT 4189909 · MC-1645643 · Updated 07/18/2026

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC

15 power unitsavg 5.6 yrMulti-region · 15 statesBARTLETT, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1645643 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(630) 277-9188Email dispatchoperations@uteinc.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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Nothing flagged.

Operating authority2 yr active
since 2024
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo17.4%
▼ 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

Small fleet

15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

2 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 2-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC safe to load? UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 4189909, MC-1645643) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BARTLETT, IL, operating 15 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 45 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 17.4% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
UTUNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC 100
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Frequently asked

What is UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 4189909, and its motor carrier number is MC-1645643.

Is UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC's safety record?

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC has a 17.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 45 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 TRANS EXPRESS INC's fleet?

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC operates 15 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC based?

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC is based in BARTLETT, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.