Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 854744 · MC376139 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Uacl Specialized LLC

DBA Universal · Warren, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2000
Authority inactive$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/Gases+8 more
98
Power units
91
Drivers
96
Inspections · 24 mo
8
Crashes · 24 mo
38M
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
70
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Broker authority inactive.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
13.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 8 of 58 inspections
Driver out-of-service
1.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 96 inspections
Crashes
8
1 fatal3 injury8 tow-away
Crash rate 0.10 per 1M mi
Total inspections
96
Driver inspections
96
Vehicle inspections
58
People injured
3
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2011)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC376139
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Cherokee Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Cherokee Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
98
Power units
98
Trucks
25
Tractors owned
216
Trailers owned
91
Drivers
91
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
38,471,286 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
854744
MC / docket
MC-376139
Legal name
Uacl Specialized LLC
DBA
Universal
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 11, 2000
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
91 (91)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (800) 854-3632
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Uacl Specialized LLC's USDOT number?

Uacl Specialized LLC's USDOT number is 854744 and its docket number is MC376139.

Is Uacl Specialized LLC authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Uacl Specialized LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 96 roadside inspections, a 13.8% vehicle and 1.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 8 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Uacl Specialized LLC's fleet?

98 power units and 91 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2026.

What insurance does Uacl Specialized LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company.

Where is Uacl Specialized LLC located?

Uacl Specialized LLC is located at 12755 East 9 Mile Road, Warren, MI, 48089. Phone: (800) 854-3632.

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