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UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC

DOT 3420026
MC 1105290
Entity Carrier
13380 HIGHWAY 63, CRESCO, IA 52136 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
3420026
ACTIVE

Overview

UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2025, based in Cresco, Iowa. It operates a fleet of 29 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
6.666666666666667%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 3.4
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
38 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

24
Inspections, 24 mo
12
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-14
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2025-10-02
393.9A-LSLIWR — Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-05-20
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-01-12
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2024-11-07
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2024-11-07
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2024-11-07
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units29
Drivers23
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-1105290

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 3420026 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC's safety rating?
UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does UNIVERSAL FREIGHT LLC operate?
It runs 29 power units with 23 drivers on file.

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Physical Address
13380 HIGHWAY 63
CRESCO, IA 52136
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