DBA: Universal
Universal Dedicated Of Fort Wayne In 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 | 314 | 2 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 312 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 464 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 314 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 314 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 82% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 55% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 64% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45% | 92% | 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 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 13 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 1.21 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 14 | 0.17 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 2.80 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.22 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 4 states. Top state IN accounts for 35% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 74%.
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 |
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | 13 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Feb 4, 2026 |
| MI |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 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 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 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 | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 6, 2025 | 39216AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |