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FMCSA Carrier Profile

UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC

Bartlett, IL

Active Authority Active No Safety Rating Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
15
Power Units
13
Drivers
46
Inspections
22%
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance
Authority
Active
MC-1645643 · Common carrier
Insurance
Cancellation Pending
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
10.9% OOS · 46 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Insurance Cancellation Pending
Active cancellation filing on record, effective June 10, 2026 — coverage may lapse soon.
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 2 mo
  • Insurance cancellation pending — coverage may lapse soon
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.7% — above the 20.7% national average
  • 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1645643
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Active
Insurance on File
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy KMC1067036
On File
MS Transverse Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TINCA6049041
On File
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4189909
MC Number
MC-1645643
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 5, 2024
Authority Granted
June 20, 2024
Annual Mileage
1,082,772 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
867 Kent Cir, Bartlett, IL 60103
Owner / Officer
Ventzislav Dinkov
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Out-of-Service Rate
10.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order 46 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
17.4%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 31st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
23
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
28 insp · 1 OOS
2025
16 insp · 5 OOS
2024
2 insp · 0 OOS
Inspection Records (46)
DateStateLevelVehicleViol.Status
July 28, 2026 CO Level I — Full FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR3NLMX3703 1 Passed
July 20, 2026 OK Level III — Driver Only FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7LSLH2953 0 Clean
July 13, 2026 WI Level II — Walk-Around FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR1HLJF2104 3 1 OOS
June 11, 2026 NE Level III — Driver Only KENWORTH M · 1XKYD49X5LJ354369 0 Clean
May 30, 2026 IL Level III — Driver Only INTL · 3HSDZAPR0MN105627 0 Clean
May 24, 2026 CO Level I — Full FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR7LSLH2953 0 Clean
May 20, 2026 MO Level II — Walk-Around CUSTOM SCO · 3HSDZAPR0MN105627 0 Clean
May 16, 2026 CO Level II — Walk-Around FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR7LSLH2953 0 Clean
May 14, 2026 UT Level I — Full FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR8NLMX3213 1 Passed
May 13, 2026 CO Level III — Driver Only FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR3NLMX3703 0 Clean
May 9, 2026 CO Level II — Walk-Around INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR6MN315441 0 Clean
May 7, 2026 NE Level III — Driver Only KENWORTH M · 1XKYD49X5LJ354369 0 Clean
Showing 12 of 46 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM8
CO7
MO5
IA4
WI4
IL3
and 9 more states
Equipment on Record (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
Frht 3AKJHHDR7LSLH2953 9
Wanc 1JJV532D3HL975814 5 1
Wabash Nat 1JJV532D5LL170681 5
Frht 3AKJHHDR3MSMK7890 5
Freightlin 3AKJHHDRXLSLP8640 4 1
Intl 3HSDZAPR0MN105627 4
Freightlin 1FUJHHDR3NLMX3703 3
Frht 1FUJHHDR5NLMX2956 3 1
Great Dane 1GR1P0625PJ453923 3
Wabash Nat 1JJV532B7KL121835 3 1
Showing 10 of 41 units
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
DateStatusType
April 15, 2026INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 13, 2026INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
January 16, 2026INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 12, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 11, 2025INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
June 20, 2024GRANTEDCommon Carrier
June 20, 2024Active
GRANTED
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
Insurance & Revocation Filings
DateTypeStatus
June 10, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancellation Pending
August 5, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
June 10, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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