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UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC

DOT 313791
MC 1061858
Entity Carrier
11601 IRONTON CUTOFF RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206 · Interstate authority
Safety: Conditional0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
313791
ACTIVE

Overview

UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2025, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, holding a Conditional safety rating. It operates a fleet of 16 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Flatbed, Tanker and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Conditional
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
44.44444444444444%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 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: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
26 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

13
Inspections, 24 mo
18
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-06-10
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-06-10
393.78A-WS — Washers - Inoperative washing system. (Unit 1)
2026-06-10
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-02-10
390.9-SLL — Violation of State Motor Carrier Laws or Regulations (Unit D)
2025-12-30
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-09-04
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-03-12
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2025-03-11
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-03-11
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2025-03-11
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2025-03-11
393.25E-L — Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required (Unit 2)
2025-03-11
393.11A1-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp missing (Unit 2)
2025-03-11
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2025-02-24
393.78 — Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers (Unit 1)
2025-02-24
393.3A1-TARPSWD — Tires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires. (Unit 1)
2025-02-24
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2024-11-12
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-11-12
393.45A-BHTBS — Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied (Unit 1)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units16
Drivers5
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-1061858

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 TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 313791 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC's safety rating?
It holds a Conditional safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC operate?
It runs 16 power units with 5 drivers on file.

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11601 IRONTON CUTOFF RD
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72206
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