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UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC

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 Oct 10, 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Mexico — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 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)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: NM (9), CO (8), IA (5), MO (5), WI (4), UT (3), IL (3), NE (2), IN (2), AZ (2), GA (2), KS (2), +6 more. Home base: Bartlett, Illinois.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 7.35 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.2 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.01 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0.08 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 1

Inspection Summary

  • 53
    Total
  • 28
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 30 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 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
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 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 violation4× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 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
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC
867 KENT CIR
BARTLETT, IL 60103
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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