UNIVERSE CARRIER INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
2124287
MC Number
740221
Fleet Size
210
Total Drivers
216
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
UNIVERSE CARRIER INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in HUNTLEY, Illinois, operating 210 power units with 216 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 28 crashes on file (2 fatal, 13 with injuries). FMCSA records show 885 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.4% across 52,488 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
885
Total
68%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
MS Transverse Insurance Company — eff. Oct 31, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
28
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is UNIVERSE CARRIER INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for UNIVERSE CARRIER INC (USDOT #2124287) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is UNIVERSE CARRIER INC's safety record?
UNIVERSE CARRIER INC has 885 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 28 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does UNIVERSE CARRIER INC operate?
UNIVERSE CARRIER INC operates 210 power units with 216 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does UNIVERSE CARRIER INC transport hazardous materials?
No. UNIVERSE CARRIER INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is UNIVERSE CARRIER INC located?
UNIVERSE CARRIER INC is based in HUNTLEY, Illinois at 14351 WEBER DR, 60142. Phone: (773) 577-5795.
What are UNIVERSE CARRIER INC's out-of-service rates?
UNIVERSE CARRIER INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.