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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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UNIVERSAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 764739 · MC201062 · EIN 35-2094421 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
9845 WEST 74TH STREET, EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, 55344
(952) 983-3283 · BRENT BOIS
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 32.7% — above the 22% national average10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
165 / 165
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
287 / 1804
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
United States Fire Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 506-931848-1 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32.7% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1357 pts
Unsafe Driving259 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance153 pts
Other143 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance47 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 290 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 104 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 98 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 80 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 70 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 64 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 60 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 48 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 42 |
Most inspected states
MN66
OH33
MO24
MI24
KS21
IA19
IN18
ND17
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.64 | 1.72 | ≈22–29% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.30 | 0.31 | ≈54–61% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.30 | 5.30 | ≈77–81% (over 75) | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.18 | 0.18 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-26 · 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 36% (19 OOS) · Tires 27% (23 OOS) · Brakes 26% (11 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 37 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 78% · Following / lane / reckless 18% · Log / ELD device 3%
• 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 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 38% · Seat belt 32% · Following / lane / reckless 22%
• 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 16 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: 30 inspections, 29 violations, 4 OOS, 14 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance17 viol · 4 OOS · 59%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ 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
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.975).
2. Other8 viol · 28%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 7%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 54 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.23).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | GRASS LAKE TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 12/09/2025 | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | ✓ | ||
| 10/27/2025 | HYDE PARK TWP, IL | 1 | ||
| 10/08/2025 | FRIDLEY, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/13/2025 | BUENA VISTA TWP, MI | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2025 | MADELIA, MN | ✓ | ||
| 03/19/2025 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | ✓ | |
| 02/03/2025 | MAPLE GROVE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 01/23/2025 | TROY, MI | ✓ | ||
| 11/15/2024 | LINCOLN, NE | ✓ |
Equipment — 95 vehicles seen in inspections
48 truck40 trailer5 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BRENT BOIS
Annual mileage
9.4M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
165
Registered since
1998-08-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 55 carriers
Shares identifiers with 55 carriers (55 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTABLE STORAGE OF MN LLC | 978545 | 4 VINs | strong |
| CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC | 185732 | 3 VINs | strong |
| IMC LOGISTICS LLC | 292991 | 3 VINs | strong |
| SWIFT TRANSPORTATION COMPANY OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | 3 VINs | strong |
| UNIVERSMICHIGAN LLC | 4292328 | 3 VINs | strong |
| C&K TRUCKING LLC | 540864 | 2 VINs | medium |
| COMMODITY TRANSFER OF RUSH CITY INC | 493429 | 2 VINs | medium |
| FREMONT CONTRACT CARRIERS INC | 733 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — United States Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 506-931848-1
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP41695A
09/29/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
9.4M mi reported (2024)
07/29/2021 — PROPERTY BROKER — DISMISSED
07/05/2012 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP41695A
06/01/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2012)
06/01/2012 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2012)
05/29/2012 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP41695A
09/28/2006 — Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 343336
09/28/2006 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy BCM17574
09/01/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2006)
09/28/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 339824
09/28/2005 — Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy NA041039
09/01/2005 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2005)
09/01/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2005)
09/28/2004 — Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy MXI97902730
09/28/2004 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-K31833
09/01/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/04/2004)
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