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UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC

2454 E OAKTON ST · Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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  • MC #1178122
  • USDOT #3534871 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC is a Arlington Heights, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1178122 and their USDOT number is 3534871.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/16/2025 · last updated Jun 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 330,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) California — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: CO (2), PA (2), MO (2), NM (2), NJ (2), OR (1), WA (1), KY (1), CT (1), MA (1), VT (1), GA (1), +1 more. Home base: Arlington Heights, Illinois.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 21 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.5 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.39 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.94 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 18
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.11A1-LFTSMLighting - Front - Turn signal - missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.25(b)Lamps are not visible as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
UNIVERSE FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
2454 E OAKTON ST
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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