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UNIVERSAL TRANSWAY INC
Fowler, CA
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New Authority
Authority granted April 20, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4556565 · MC 1810453
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1810453 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
New Authority
Authority granted April 20, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1810453
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAR0400000559
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4556565
MC Number
MC-1810453
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 26, 2026
Authority Granted
April 20, 2026
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Fowler, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA3
AZ2
TN1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
6
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2LLKU7309 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625HW704400 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P2740204 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P2799313 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0NSNA8651 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKM5225 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSUY1828 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNA1213 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSVC8296 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV9TSWP5945 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2534L8000633 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | Semi-trailer | 5275R5325NL026906 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323NL026907 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5324MM024544 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | UFEX002814 | CA, CA | I | 2 | 1 | TRADER JOES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDV9TSWP5945 1UYVS2531P2740204 |
CA ZP92812 ME C500901 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| September 20, 2026 | 6335Q7BL0Q | NM, NM | III | 1 | — | RIVER FRESH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1NN298699 1UYVS2536EU906511 |
CA ZP98544 CA 4US8404 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | 6144001710 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | 1 | — | C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9PSNE3241 1GRAA0627EW701235 |
CA ZP98542 CA 4WB6732 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 0036001460 | DULUTH GA | III | 2 | — | CHAMPION FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH1NN298699 1UYVS2535L2068206 |
CA ZP98544 CA 4WX4470 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | V262514869 | TX, TX | I | 2 | — | LENGEND PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR0NSNA8651 1UYVS2531P2740204 |
CA ZP98460 ME C500901 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | UG2G001831 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC |
3AKJHHDRXRSVC8296 5275R5325NL026906 |
CA ZP55924 ME 5392007 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | XG09490609 | GOLDEN VALLEY AZ | III | 3 | 1 | GALDERMA C/O ODW LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5RSUY1828 1GRAA0625HW704400 |
CA YP76599 CA 4WM2605 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | UECR000512 | CA, CA | II | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1FUJHHDR2LLKU7309 527SR5324MM024544 |
CA ZP98473 CA 4VH7389 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLDL | State/Local Laws - Misc. driver's license violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | I035C40115 | DANDRIDGE TN | III | 1 | — | MARK ANTHONY BREWING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR4KSKM5225 3UTVS2534L8000633 |
CA ZP21514 TX 120C600 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | UFWH001604 | CA, CA | II | 8 | — | ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
3AKJHHDR7NSNA1213 527SR5323NL026907 |
CA YP20033 ME 5392008 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRADER JOES | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| RIVER FRESH FARMS | 1 | September 20, 2026 |
| C.H. ROBINSON WORLDWIDE INC | 1 | September 11, 2026 |
| CHAMPION FOODS | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| LENGEND PRODUCE | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| GALDERMA C/O ODW LOGISTICS | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| MARK ANTHONY BREWING INC | 1 | June 30, 2026 |
| ECHO GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 1 | May 22, 2026 |
| UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 20, 2026 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 11, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective October 11, 2026 |
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