FMCSA Carrier Profile
UNIVERSAL TRANS EXPRESS INC
Bartlett, IL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
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
Insurance on File
AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy KMC1067036
MS Transverse Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TINCA6049041
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
Phone
Email
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
2025
2024
Inspection Records (46)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | 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
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With 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
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY |
| June 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY |
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