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A&M UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
Bergenfield, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4124130 · MC 1577914
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1577914 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 3, 2024; first granted December 13, 2023 (2 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1577914
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy RKT0718-1826-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4124130
MC Number
MC-1577914
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 29, 2023
Authority First Granted
December 13, 2023
Authority Reinstated
July 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1 Murray Hill Ter Apt B3, Bergenfield, NJ 07621
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ariel Zapatero
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
2026
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
NY1
PA1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539HU917202 | 3 | — |
| 2009 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X09D772582 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3DN567982 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H2069302 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDVXLSKY4903 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4RS118150 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | V262587103 | TX, TX | II | — | — | COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X09D772582 1UYVS2539HU917202 |
NJ C684AA ME 5613254 |
| June 20, 2026 | I034P40110 | DANDRIDGE TN | III | 1 | — | CANALES INTEGRADOS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X09D772582 1UYVS2539HU917202 |
NJ C684AA ME 5613254 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 17, 2026 | 7FLA9DCC8Z | IH-0069 IN HARRIS CO. (115-151, TX | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X09D772582 1UYVS2539HU917202 |
NJ C684AA ME 5613254 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | SPT3021796 | YONKERS NY | II | 2 | — | VESTIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ3DN567982 3H3V532K4RS118150 |
NJ AZ531R TN 419035T |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| March 27, 2026 | N312608607 | TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP PA | III | 2 | — | A&M UNIVERSAL CORPORATION | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EJ3DN567982 |
NJ AZ531R |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | V262176457 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | I | 2 | 1 | JR IMPORTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDVXLSKY4903 1UYVS2537H2069302 |
NJ C683AA ME 5613253 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 18, 2025 | V252140857 | IH 37 MP 98, TX | II | — | — | A&M UNIVERSAL CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHD49X09D772582 1UYVS2539HU917202 |
NJ C684A4 ME 5613254 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COLD STORAGE | 1 | September 8, 2026 |
| CANALES INTEGRADOS INC | 1 | June 20, 2026 |
| VESTIS | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| JR IMPORTS | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 3, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 5, 2024 | WITHDRAWN | Household Goods Common Carrier |
| December 13, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 30, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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