Universe Freight Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Arlington Heights, IL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 4 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 4 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 81% | 88% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 89% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 80% | 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 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | MO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | NM | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | PA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
Shared officer · 1
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 3.30 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 3 | 1.33 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2.95 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 12 states. Top state NM accounts for 13% of activity. Activity outside home state (IL): 100%.
+7 other states with fewer inspections
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2026 |
| NJ |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | MO | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | KY | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | MA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | NJ | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 39311A1LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 39325B | Lamps are not visible as required | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 3939TS | Inoperative turn signal | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 39524DELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 3922INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 393203CCBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | — |