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Carrier profile · USDOT 3534871 · MC-1178122 · Updated Aug 23, 2026
Universe Freight Express Inc
10 power unitsavg 4.5 yrMulti-region · 13 statesARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1178122 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.5Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 23, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 43 inspections.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.5 yr
Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3534871) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 23, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 10, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 23, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 23, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 16, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 3534871, and its motor carrier number is MC-1178122.
Is UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 23, 2026, UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC's safety record?
UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 43 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC's fleet?
UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC based?
UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC is based in ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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