DBA: Universal
Universcarolina 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 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 107 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 529 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 107 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 107 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 | 65% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 45% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63% | 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 | 24 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 3 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 26 | 19 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 7, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
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Shared email · 5
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0.85 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 7 | 0.30 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 4.59 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 9 states. Top state SC accounts for 42% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 100%.
+4 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | VA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 3939ALSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 3922SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 28, 2026 | 3958E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 3963A1BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 3922INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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