Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
29 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3420026 · MC-1105290 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Universal Freight LLC
DBA UNIVERSAL FREIGHT EXPRESS
29 power unitsavg 7 yrNational · 18 statesCRESCO, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1105290 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
29Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 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 53 inspections.
USDOT registration66 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo6.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3420026) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 29 power units and 23 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's USDOT number is 3420026, and its motor carrier number is MC-1105290.
Is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC has a 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 53 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's fleet?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC operates 29 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC based?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC is based in CRESCO, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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