Freight Carrier · Dallas, TX

UNIVERSAL

9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS · Dallas, TX 75241

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(800) 233-9445 Tap to call
  • MC #1670405
  • USDOT #4292338 USDOT Active
  • 133
    Power Units
  • 143
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL is a Dallas, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 133 truck(s) in their fleet and 143 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1670405 and their USDOT number is 4292338.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/05/2025 · last updated Jun 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/05/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 950,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: TX (78), OK (1), LA (1), CO (1). Home base: Dallas, Texas.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.05 6 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.12 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.59 41 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.1 1

Inspection Summary

  • 81
    Total
  • 35
    Clean
  • 46
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS SW 8
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(b)Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 393.55(b)ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition SW 4
  • 393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 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). SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located SW 2
  • 392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective SW 1
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Hazardous Materials 1

  • 172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G SW 3

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
UNIVERSAL
9220 CENTRAL EXPRESS
DALLAS, TX 75241
Mailing Address
UNIVERSTEXAS LLC
12755 E 9 MILE RD
WARREN, MI 48089-2621

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