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Carrier profile · USDOT 313791 · MC-1061858 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC
8 power unitsavg 16.9 yrRegional · 6 statesLITTLE ROCK, AR86/100
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
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration3838 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo44.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 313791) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 17, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 44.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 12, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Mar 6, 2016 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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 Jun 13, 2026, 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.
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