Universe Carrier Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Huntley, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 195 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 190 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 190 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 97% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 71% | 89% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 59% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 83% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43% | 82% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 17 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 94 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 2 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 283 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | AZ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | MT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | IA |
| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 95 | 6.44 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 60 | 0.37 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 140 | 3.41 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 13 | 0.11 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.01 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 49 states. Top state SD accounts for 6% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 100%.
+44 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 1 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| 4 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 105 |
| Unsafe Driving | 106 | 28 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 74 | 22 | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 13 | 2 | 8 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | MT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 3939 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3922SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39387AFPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3922Y | Failure to yield right of way | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3953A2PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39375A3TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |