DBA: Universal
Uacl Specialized 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 | 102 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 25 | 77 | 0 |
| Trailers | 101 | 61 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 102 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 102 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 57% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 68% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 61% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37% | 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 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 11 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 63 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0.85 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 5 | 0.20 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 3.41 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.12 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 17 states. Top state MT accounts for 38% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 100%.
+12 other states with fewer inspections
| 29 |
| 18 |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TX |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 27, 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 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 3963A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 3922LV | Lane Restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | 39345UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 3922SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 3958E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 3963A1LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 38395ALCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | Yes |