UNIVERSAL TRANSWAY INC
UNIVERSAL TRANSWAY INC
- USDOT Number
- 4556565
- Docket / MC #
- MC-1810453
- Headquarters
- FOWLER, CA
- Fleet & VINs
- 1 Trucks · 24 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: NONEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 0
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $750,000 On FilePolicy #CAR0400000559National Specialty Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
Over 90% of active U.S. motor carriers hold no formal FMCSA compliance review rating on file. UNRATED is an administrative status — evaluate 24-month roadside OOS rates and crash records instead.
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 1 / 6 | 16.7% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 2 / 14 | 14.3% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2026-03-26
- Last MCS-150: 2026-04-29
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 2Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Headquartered in Fowler, CA, UNIVERSAL TRANSWAY INC maintains active federal motor carrier registration (1 reported power units; 14 roadside inspections across 24 observed VINs in 24 months). Verified inspected trailer configurations include Dry Van, Intermodal Chassis.
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is UNRATED (No Formal Compliance Audit); 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 16.7% across 6 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 14.3% across 14 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records list 2 reportable crash(es) in the past 24 months (0 fatal, 1 injury, 2 tow-away).
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): its street address in Fowler is shared across 2 USDOT record(s); federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $750,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS2534GU****** | COMMERCIAL | Dry Van | ME | 2026-10-28 |
| 3AKJHHDR1RS****** | COMMERCIAL | Power Tractor | CA | 2026-10-28 |
| 3AKJHHDR9PS****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | CA | 2026-10-26 |
| 527SR5321RL****** | VAN GUARD | Power Tractor | ME | 2026-10-26 |
| 3AKJHHDR3VS****** | FREIGHTLIN | Power Tractor | CA | 2026-10-09 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | National Specialty Insurance Company | CAR0400000559 | $750,000 | Eff. 2026-10-11 |
| BMC-91X | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR0400000559 | $750,000 | Eff. 2026-04-06 |
Shared Physical Street Address (2 Registrations)
Other U.S. DOT registrations recorded at this same physical street address: