DBA: Uwc
Universal Ways Corp is an active interstate carrier based in East Dundee, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 51 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 39 | 12 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 51 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 51 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 69% | 89% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 43% | 87% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 50% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34% | 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 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ND | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | UT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 2.79 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.15 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 3.29 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.05 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 34 states. Top state UT accounts for 7% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 95%.
+29 other states with fewer inspections
| 14 |
| 5 |
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 6 | 7 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| KY |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | WY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 393100BC | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 39353BB | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 3963A1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 3922SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Unsafe Driving | — |