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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 6, 2026
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UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
USDOT 4292338 · MC1670405 · EIN 99-4708246 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS, DALLAS, TX, 75241
(800) 233-9445 · KERI LOWE
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
133 / 143
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
98 / 687
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA260042 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate23.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance576 pts
Unsafe Driving70 pts
Other59 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance41 pts
Not in SMS6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 3 | 102 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.9H | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 42 |
| 393.9TS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2C | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 30 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
TX94
LA2
OK1
CO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.72 | 0.72 | ≈5–12% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.10 | 0.10 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.05 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.35 | 4.42 | ≈54–58% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-27 · 2 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Harris County, TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Harris County, TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Other violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Other 43% · Seat belt 40% · Speeding 17%
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Projected: could improve up to 4 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 100%
• 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 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 57% (11 OOS) · Tires 16% (2 OOS) · Brakes 16% (3 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 35 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: 9 inspections, 9 violations, 4 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 4 OOS · 67%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LSLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.262).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 22%
395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8F1-HOSM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 21 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.075).
3. Other1 viol · 11%
395.8F4-HOSM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/02/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ | ||
| 05/18/2026 | DALLAS, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/05/2025 | DALLAS, TX | 1 | ||
| 09/22/2025 | HOUSTON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 04/12/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | ✓ |
Equipment — 83 vehicles seen in inspections
46 truck33 trailer4 other
Company profile
Officer
KERI LOWE
Recordable crash rate
0.87 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
143
Registered since
2024-09-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 49 carriers
Shares identifiers with 49 carriers (21 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC | 1162977 | 23 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSAL DEDICATED OF SMYRNA TN LLC | 3221080 | 10 VINs | strong |
| RTS HOLDINGS LLC | 2365308 | 3 VINs | strong |
| DECO LOGISTICS INC | 2819819 | strong | |
| FLINT SPECIAL SERVICES INC | 642503 | officer | strong |
| OAKLAND LOGISTICS SERVICE INC | 1525196 | officer | strong |
| OTR LOGISTICS INC | 1538767 | officer | strong |
| PARSEC LLC | 203223 | officer, phone | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: FLINT SPECIAL SERVICES INC (USDOT 642503, 1996).
Activity history (recent)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA260042
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA250042
09/05/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA240178
11/22/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
09/06/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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