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UNIVERSAL EXPRESS LLC
Springboro, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2199098 · MC 763059
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-763059 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC763059
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA995400734
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT3511731288
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2199098
MC Number
MC-763059
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 5, 2011
Authority Reinstated
November 6, 2019
Annual Mileage
900,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
250 Woodstream Dr, Springboro, OH 45066
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bahshi Kochali
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
30.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
66.7%
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%
Ranks in the 69th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXL49X8PD858373 | 0 | Clean |
| February 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPEL49X4SD749070 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPEL49X4SD749070 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 1, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPEL49X4SD749070 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 3, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXL49X7ND790144 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| December 1, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXL49X6PD858372 | 0 | Clean |
| October 21, 2025 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXL49X7ND790144 | 0 | Clean |
| September 15, 2025 | TX | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXL49X8LD654229 | 0 | Clean |
| August 29, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXL49X7ND790144 | 1 | Passed |
| May 31, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NPXL49X7ND790144 | 0 | Clean |
| July 9, 2024 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPXL49X8LD654229 | 1 | Passed |
| May 22, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXL49X7ND790144 | 3 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
IL2
LA2
OH1
SC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
5
Truck
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X7ND790144 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1645PG737701 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPEL49X4SD749070 | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1640TG257401 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X8LD654229 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1641LG360701 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X6PD858372 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL49X8PD858373 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1641PG898501 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1645PG898601 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2019 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 2, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 6, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 28, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 4, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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