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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC
USDOT 4292328 · MC1670397 · EIN 99-4687018 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089
(800) 233-9445 · KERI LOWE PHILLIP CANADAY
40
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 30.9% — above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
382 / 310
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
248 / 3078
Crashes (24 mo)
14 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Cherokee Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CA260044 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate30.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2644 pts
Unsafe Driving454 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance179 pts
Other112 pts
Driver Fitness24 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance9 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 330 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 256 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 176 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 138 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 124 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 108 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 84 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 75 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 72 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 72 |
Most inspected states
MI55
OH28
KS27
MD22
MO21
PA17
IL15
MN11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.17 | 1.19 | ≈13–20% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈31–38% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.04 | 0.04 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.40 | 6.39 | ≈87–91% (over 75) | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-18 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 47% (31 OOS) · Brakes 21% (10 OOS) · Tires 21% (20 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in MI · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MI to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 35% · Speeding 31% · Phone / texting 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 47% (2 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Log / ELD device 17%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 19 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 51 inspections, 116 violations, 16 OOS, 18 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance71 viol · 23 OOS · 61%
393.9A-LTSI ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 36 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.8).
2. Other25 viol · 2 OOS · 22%
393.47E ×8, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×2
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance13 viol · 11%
395.24 ×8, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT ×3, 395.8E-HOSPD ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 57 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×8, 393.47E ×8, 393.9A-LTSI ×6, 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×4, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT ×3, 393.9A-HLLH ×3, 393.9A-LHWS ×3
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Crash record — 14 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2026 | SAINT PAUL, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/04/2026 | PORTAGE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/21/2026 | Plymouth Twp, MI | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2026 | NORWAY LAKE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 01/31/2026 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 01/21/2026 | BLOOMFIELD TWP, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/02/2025 | SOUTHGATE, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/04/2025 | NO CITY COUNTY CRASH, IA | ✓ | ||
| 09/16/2025 | DEARBORN, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/10/2025 | CARTERET, NJ | ✓ |
Equipment — 98 vehicles seen in inspections
50 truck45 trailer2 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
KERI LOWE PHILLIP CANADAY
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
28.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
310
Registered since
2024-09-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 362 carriers
Shares identifiers with 362 carriers (341 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 1162977 | 47 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 764739 | 764739 | 6 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 661173 | 661173 | 5 VINs | strong |
| CRST EXPEDITED INC | 53773 | 3 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC | 4292331 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 2317693 | 2317693 | 3 VINs | strong |
| USDOT 85508 | 85508 | 3 VINs | strong |
| J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | 2 VINs | medium |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: PARSEC LLC (USDOT 203223, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
08/28/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
28.2M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260044
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250044
05/28/2025 — Insurance name changed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250044
05/06/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250044
04/28/2025 — Insurance name changed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250044
04/25/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2025)
03/26/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/26/2025)
03/25/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250044
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240183
12/04/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/06/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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