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UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC
DBA: United Cartage
Newport News, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1852556 · MC 669512
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-669512 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 7 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on August 3, 2012 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC669512
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-FA7914
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1852556
MC Number
MC-669512
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 9, 2009
Authority Granted
March 4, 2009
Annual Mileage
180,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
715 Industrial Park Dr, Newport News, VA 23608
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mariam Lowery
Officer 2
Christopher S. Lowery
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XL3961577 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1RL804549 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZRXKL723843 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | 5443001364 | NEWPORT NEWS VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HCDZTZRXKL723843 1UYVS253XL3961577 |
VA 24927PZ TN 034839T |
| June 26, 2025 | 7253000856 | HAMPTON VA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML1RL804549 |
IN 3521320 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 4, 2009 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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229 N SERVICE RD STE 2, Moore, OK, 73160-4947
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