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Freight Carrier · Trumbull, CT

UNIVERSAL TRUCKING LLC

Name: UNIVERSAL TRUCKING LLC
Address: 42 ELBERTA AVE, TRUMBULL, CT, 06611, US
Telephone: (203) 918-9605

42 ELBERTA AVE · Trumbull, CT 06611

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1481734
USDOT #3924903 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
14
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL TRUCKING LLC is a Trumbull, CT freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Connecticut. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 14 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1481734 and their USDOT number is 3924903.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2026 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 341,679 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: CT (5), NY (1), MA (1), RI (1). Home base: Trumbull, Connecticut.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.51 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 15.72 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.43 1

Inspection Summary

8
Total
2
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 10

383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 13

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

UNIVERSAL TRUCKING LLC
42 ELBERTA AVE
TRUMBULL, CT 06611

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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UNIVERSAL TRUCKING LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 10

Vehicle Maintenance 13

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Location on Map

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