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UNIVERSE TRANSPORTATION INC
Lynwood, CA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3223534 · MC 1023151
Active
Conditional
Active 7 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1023151 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
28.6% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1023151
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3223534
MC Number
MC-1023151
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 17, 2018
Authority Granted
March 20, 2019
Annual Mileage
400,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3352 Tecumseh Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lorena Valenzuela-guardado
Officer 2
Rafael Perez
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | AZ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| April 11, 2025 | AZ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
AZ4
LA3
NM3
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dry Van
8
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXFJ426088 | 4 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1JN434185 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR0CSBF8929 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062X8B705792 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W18L148959 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD52FLGF3984 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06218B700044 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8FL875415 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2534YC119809 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397G109977 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1FJ426089 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2FJ426084 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6FJ426086 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD59FSGK3681 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR3HSHZ6540 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C01T020031 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1YT063044 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C28T194001 | 1 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | 6643028116 | GULFPORT, MS | II | — | — | H&R LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR3HSHZ6540 3H3V532C01T020031 |
CA ZP11424 CA 14Z761V |
| June 12, 2025 | 6432P4J7V5 | I-10 23 EB, NM | III | 2 | — | ARTEMIS BROKERAGE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR0CSBF8929 1UYVS25397G109977 |
CA ZP45895 FL QB90EQ |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 376.11D1 | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | |||||||||
| June 5, 2025 | LASDS00062 | CROWLEY LA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR1JN434185 1GRAA06218B700044 |
CA ZP45876 CA 4WK7079 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 28, 2025 | UDB7010841 | ROSEMEAD, CA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X2FJ426084 |
CA ZP25462 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| March 7, 2025 | LANWS03551 | CROWLEY LA | II | 10 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TR |
3HSDZAPR1JN434185 1UYVS2534YC119809 |
CA ZP17089 CA 4FS4792 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTNRV | Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 12, 2025 | XC93430394 | MARANA AZ | II | 5 | — | PANCHITOS PACKLING AND STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9XXFJ426088 1GRAA062X8B705792 |
CA YP81536 CA 4WH8406 |
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| November 30, 2024 | 1034700604 | PHOENIX AZ | II | 5 | — | PANCHITOS PACKING AND STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9XXFJ426088 1GRAA062X8B705792 |
CA YP81536 CA 4WH8406 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air 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 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 24, 2024 | NC8J002247 | 2187 E OLYMPIC BLVD, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X1FJ426089 |
CA YP64134 |
| 393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 24, 2024 | NC8J002246 | 2187 E OLYMPIC BLVD, CA | V | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X6FJ426086 |
CA YP64133 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 24, 2024 | NC8J002245 | 2187 E OLYMPIC BLVD, CA | V | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9XXFJ426088 |
CA YP81536 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PANCHITOS PACKING & STORAGE | 3 | November 30, 2024 |
| H&R LOGISTICS | 1 | July 16, 2025 |
| ARTEMIS BROKERAGE INC | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
| PANCHITOS PACKLING AND STORAGE | 1 | February 12, 2025 |
| OLAM TRANSPORT | 1 | October 4, 2024 |
| TEXCOTE | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
| BROKERS ANTHONY TX | 1 | July 19, 2024 |
| BADIA SPICES | 1 | July 2, 2024 |
| COAST PACKING CO/CHICKEN E FOODSERVICE | 1 | June 11, 2024 |
| YES LOGISTICS | 1 | May 8, 2024 |
| CAYO CARGO | 1 | November 16, 2023 |
| FIBERGRATE COMPOSITE | 1 | October 29, 2023 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 26, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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