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UNIVERSAL WAY INC

DOT 2439303
MC 841403
Entity Carrier
5714 N INDIGO LN, OZARK, MO 65721 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
2439303
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Overview

UNIVERSAL WAY INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jul 2025, based in Ozark, Missouri. It operates a fleet of 4 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. 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%)
37.5%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJul 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: 25
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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25 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

17
Inspections, 24 mo
22
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-10
392.9A2-C — Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-10
392.2-SLLMF — State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective (Unit 2)
2026-06-08
393.45B2-BHTD — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-19
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-03-14
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-03-14
392.2-SLLEWA2 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2025-10-19
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-07-16
393.9A-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-07-14
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-07-14
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2025-07-14
393.45D-B — Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection (Unit 1)
2025-07-14
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-07-14
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2025-07-14
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2025-07-14
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2025-07-14
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-07-14
393.75A1-TEPBM — Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area (Unit 2)
2025-07-14
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2025-07-14
396.3A1-F — Fuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-07-14
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2025-07-14
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2024-10-07
392.82DUMT — Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units4
Drivers4
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-841403

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 WAY INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 2439303 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does UNIVERSAL WAY INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is UNIVERSAL WAY INC's safety rating?
UNIVERSAL WAY INC 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 WAY INC operate?
It runs 4 power units with 4 drivers on file.

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5714 N INDIGO LN
OZARK, MO 65721
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