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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 23, 2026
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UNIVERSCAROLINA LLC
USDOT 4292331 · MC1670400 · EIN 99-4665525 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089
(800) 233-9445 · KERI LOWE PHILLIP CANADAY
51
High risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 32.8% — above the 22% national average7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
107 / 89
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
119 / 1247
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Cherokee Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy CA260045 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance953 pts
Unsafe Driving233 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance62 pts
Other24 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 160 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 88 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 84 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 51 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 49 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 30 |
Most inspected states
SC48
GA26
TN13
AR10
FL7
NC6
VA5
MO2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.85 | 0.81 | ≈6–13% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.25 | ≈53–60% (near 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.59 | 4.60 | ≈57–61% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.02 | 0.02 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-16 · 3 new since the Oct 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
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
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
Following / lane / reckless 45% · False log / RODS 34% · Log / ELD device 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from SC 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 33% · Seat belt 21% · Phone / texting 21%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 4 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 23 inspections, 26 violations, 2 OOS, 14 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance20 viol · 4 OOS · 77%
393.45D-B ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32
✓ 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
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.443).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 15%
392.16-D, 392.2-SLTFC, 392.2-INAT
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.638).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 4%
395.8E1PC
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 27 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.225).
Repeat offenders: 393.45D-B ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2026 | SAVANNAH, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/09/2026 | FAIRBURN, GA | ✓ | ||
| 03/13/2026 | ALBANY, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/09/2026 | CAYCE, SC | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/12/2025 | WHITEVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/10/2025 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 08/12/2025 | Not Reported, GA | 2 |
Equipment — 96 vehicles seen in inspections
48 truck42 trailer6 other
Company profile
Officer
KERI LOWE PHILLIP CANADAY
Annual mileage
10.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
89
Registered since
2024-09-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 60 carriers
Shares identifiers with 60 carriers (36 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 1162977 | 21 VINs | strong |
| CENTRAL TRANSPORT LLC | 661173 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CONTAINERPORT GROUP INC | 232734 | 3 VINs | strong |
| EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | 3 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF ROMULUS MI LLC | 3220765 | 3 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC | 3221080 | 3 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC | 4292328 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DECO LOGISTICS INC | 2819819 | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: PARSEC LLC (USDOT 203223, 1974).
Activity history (recent)
10/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
10.2M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Cherokee Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260045
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250045
04/08/2025 — Insurance name changed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250045
03/20/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250045
03/06/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2025)
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240184
12/04/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/06/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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