FMCSA Carrier Profile
UNIVERSAL TRANSPORT INC
Little Rock, AR
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 6 yrs, 10 mo
Authority
Active
MC-1061858 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
23.1% OOS · 18 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
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 69.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1061858
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AEC0046326
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
313791
MC Number
MC-1061858
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 20, 1988
Authority Granted
September 30, 2019
Annual Mileage
175,262 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
11601 Ironton Cutoff Rd, Little Rock, AR 72206
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen B Neal
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Out-of-Service Rate
23.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
37.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 57th 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
18
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate69.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (48.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X4JD485239 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 10, 2026 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X4JD485239 | 0 | Clean |
| December 30, 2025 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X4JD485239 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 18, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AK06Y87N014320 | 0 | Clean |
| November 7, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M2P267C3YM045946 | 0 | Clean |
| September 4, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X2JD461330 | 1 | Passed |
| May 19, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AK06Y87N014320 | 0 | Clean |
| March 12, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M2P267C3YM045946 | 1 | Passed |
| March 11, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AK06Y87N014320 | 4 | Passed |
| February 24, 2025 | TN | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AA13Y1SW050379 | 3 | Passed |
| January 9, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AK06Y87N014320 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2024 | MS | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M1AK06Y87N014320 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 18 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2024 | AR | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR9
MO4
TN2
IL1
KY1
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
4
Tank
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mack CXN (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AK06Y87N014320 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 56 ft | 1GRAA5616YB140803 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4JD485239 | 3 | 2 |
| Brenner Ta | — | 10BFB72V3VM0M1423 | 2 | 1 |
| Brenner Ta | — | 10BGB52T0XF0B1080 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9625YB140503 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P267C3YM045946 | 2 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 64 ft | 1GRAA642XEB707902 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA12Y7WW099464 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA12Y7XW116037 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y1SW050379 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Mack CX (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AE06Y13W015482 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS34222F1007164 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9539NE344075 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2JD461330 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2019 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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