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Freight Carrier · Bartlett, IL

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC

Name: UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC
Address: 867 KENT CIR, BARTLETT, IL, 60103, US
Telephone: (630) 277-9188

867 KENT CIR · Bartlett, IL 60103

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1645643
USDOT #4189909 USDOT Active

15
Power Units
13
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC is a Bartlett, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1645643 and their USDOT number is 4189909.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Aug 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,082,772 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.3 7 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.26 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0.17 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

48
Total
28
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 7

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 3

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC
867 KENT CIR
BARTLETT, IL 60103

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Unsafe Driving 4

Locations

Location on Map

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Calstart Rebrands as Catalyst Mobility, Merges with Forth

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Truck financing rates hit 12% as banks exit mid-size fleet market

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Truck stops add amenities drivers want, but parking still costs $12

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Diesel Could Hit $7 to $9 a Gallon by November, Strategist Warns