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UNIVERSAL TREE EXPERT LLC
Glen Burnie, MD
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3551887
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
100.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3551887
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 16, 2021
Annual Mileage
950,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
7999 Solley Rd, Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Juan A Hernandez
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
100.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
100.0%
Ranks in the 99th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVACWAK94HM67251 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 26, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FV6HLBA4VL550239 | 1 | 3 OOS |
| June 11, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FV6HLBA4VL550239 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| January 9, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | NDMC · JNAPC80L85AM50028 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 18, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVACWAK94HM67251 | 6 | 4 OOS |
| July 22, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FV6HLBA4VL550239 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 18, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | 4 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD7
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner FL70 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FV6HLBA4VL550239 | 3 | 3 |
| 2004 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWAK94HM67251 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 Sure-trac Sure-Trac Trailers | Utility Trailer · 18 ft | 5JW1U1823K1264910 | 2 | 2 |
| 2005 Ud UD3300 | Truck · Class 7 | JNAPC80L85AM50028 | 1 | 1 |
| Unk | — | SP211HP3 | 1 | 1 |
| Twin Disc | — | SP211HP3 1S9929 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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