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Freight Carrier/broker · Columbus, OH

UNIVERSITY

Name: UNIVERSITY
Address: 3789 GROVEPORT ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43207, US
Telephone: (614) 492-1144

3789 GROVEPORT ROAD · Columbus, OH 43207

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #148562
USDOT #200236 USDOT Active

127
Power Units
127
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSITY is a Columbus, OH freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 127 truck(s) in their fleet and 127 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-148562 and their USDOT number is 200236.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name UNIVERSITY CORP
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 8,920,518 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Intermodal Containers
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages

Safety Record

72 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
7
Injury
7
Tow
14
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.19 56 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.88 34 Vehicle Maintenance 6.87 91 Drugs / Alcohol 0.08 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 3

Inspection Summary

273
Total
119
Clean
154
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 131 unique codes

Critical 38

392.15Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS12× OOS×12 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× 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
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth7× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.7× OOS×7 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBD-SADrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Hours of Service 21

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain7× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes3× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)2× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× 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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 15

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other8× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation13× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 56

393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt12× 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 wear11× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199811× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured9× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19984× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured7× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

UNIVERSITY
3789 GROVEPORT ROAD
COLUMBUS, OH 43207

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 131 unique codes

Critical 38

Hours of Service 21

Unsafe Driving 15

Vehicle Maintenance 56

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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