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Freight Carrier/cargo Tank · Trinidad, CO

UNIVERSAL INC

Name: UNIVERSAL INC
Address: 36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE, TRINIDAD, CO, 81082, US
Telephone: (719) 845-8789

36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE · Trinidad, CO 81082

Authorized: Property

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MC #846833
USDOT #1752679 USDOT Active

17
Power Units
13
Drivers
Carrier/cargo Tank
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL INC is a Trinidad, CO freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for property in the state of Colorado. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-846833 and their USDOT number is 1752679.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated May 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 714,300 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: CO (15), NM (13), KS (1). Home base: Trinidad, Colorado.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.86 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 4 Vehicle Maintenance 2.91 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.35 1

Inspection Summary

29
Total
15
Clean
14
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 3

393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 2

177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages.1× SW 5
172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3

Hours of Service 4

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

UNIVERSAL INC
36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE
TRINIDAD, CO 81082

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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