DBA: Universal
Universal Dedicated Of Detroit Mi Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Warren, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 305 | 29 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 276 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 414 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 305 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 305 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 27% | 93% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 82% | 97% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 91% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 73% | 93% | 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 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | KY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 2 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0.23 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.30 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 4.40 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.61 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 5 states. Top state MI accounts for 78% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 22%.
| Jul 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 38323A2LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | Driver Fitness | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 393100CC | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 3939ALFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 39311A1CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |