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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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UNIVERSAL INC
USDOT 1752679 · MC846833 · EIN 26-0766389 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE, TRINIDAD, CO, 81082
(719) 845-8789 · BRAD BLASI
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
17 / 13
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
25 / 82
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy IXG417986M · eff 03/22/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance51 pts
Unsafe Driving16 pts
Driver Fitness8 pts
Other4 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance4 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 12 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driver Fitness | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 7 | |
| 392.2-SLLFC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 4 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 4 |
Most inspected states
NM12
CO12
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.55 | 0.55 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.21 | 0.21 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.96 | 1.96 | ≈20–24% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-07-17. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 69% · Following / lane / reckless 31%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 55% · Lighting / lamps 22% (1 OOS) · Tires 16%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 0 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · holding steady.
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/2024 | CO | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 26 vehicles seen in inspections
13 trailer13 truck
Company profile
Officer
BRAD BLASI
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
13
Registered since
2008-03-25
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/22/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.7M mi reported (2025)
03/22/2026 — Insurance filed — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy IXG417986M
03/22/2026 — Insurance filed — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy USXTL1274926
03/22/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986L
02/23/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/20/2026)
02/23/2026 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/20/2026)
03/22/2025 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986K
02/24/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2025)
02/24/2025 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/24/2025)
04/03/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986J
03/22/2024 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986J
03/07/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2024)
03/07/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/25/2024)
03/22/2023 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986I
02/23/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2023)
02/23/2023 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/22/2023)
03/24/2022 — Insurance cancelled — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986H
03/22/2022 — Insurance replaced — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy IXG417986H
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1752679.