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Carrier profile · USDOT 3420026 · MC1105290 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Universal Freight LLC

DBA Universal Freight Express · Cresco, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2020
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh Produce+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 547-6000
29
Power units
23
Drivers
25
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.3M
Annual miles
6 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
6.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 16 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 25 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.40 per 1M mi
Total inspections
25
Driver inspections
25
Vehicle inspections
16
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1105290
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · American Casualty Company of Reading · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
29
Power units
29
Trucks
12
Tractors owned
17
Trailers owned
23
Drivers
23
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceConstructionTrailers
Annual mileage
1,258,928 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3420026
MC / docket
MC-1105290
Legal name
Universal Freight LLC
DBA
Universal Freight Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 21, 2020
Last MCS-150
Oct 8, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
23 (23)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Universal Freight LLC's USDOT number?

Universal Freight LLC's USDOT number is 3420026 and its docket number is MC1105290.

Is Universal Freight LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Universal Freight LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 25 roadside inspections, a 6.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Universal Freight LLC's fleet?

29 power units and 23 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 8, 2025.

What insurance does Universal Freight LLC carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with American Casualty Company of Reading.

Where is Universal Freight LLC located?

Universal Freight LLC is located at 13380 Highway 63, Cresco, IA, 52136. Phone: (563) 547-6000.

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