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UNIVERSAL INC

36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE · Trinidad, CO 81082

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(719) 845-8789 Tap to call
  • 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: 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 Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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 New Mexico — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

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

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.55 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.25 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.18 1

Inspection Summary

  • 27
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× 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 limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

  • 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

Locations

Physical Address
UNIVERSAL INC
36862 COMMERCE CIRCLE
TRINIDAD, CO 81082
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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