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Universal Van Lines

1191 Morris Ave Ste 102, Union, NJ 7083

DOT 1594697

Office location

1191 Morris Ave Ste 102, Union, NJ 7083

Company Profile

Years in Business: 17 years - First Registered in Nov. 2007

Last Report Filed with FMCSA: Less than 1 year ago

Company Information

Legal Name

universal van lines corp

DOT Number

1594697

Registration Date

01/11/2007

Entity Type

Carrier

Company Officers

Officer 1

jolene oquendo

Filling Information

MSC-150 Date

07/30/2023

Added Date

01/11/2007

Cargo Types

Household Goods

Key Metrics

High-level performance indicators to quickly assess the company's scale and activity.

Annual Miles (2022)

13,000

Filled: 07/30/2023

Driver Statistics

Total drivers registered with the FMCSA.

1

Total Drivers

0

CDL

Fleet Size:
A
- 1

1

Total Trucks

Safety Information

Detailed safety guidelines and procedures to ensure compliance and minimize risks.

Violations

Total
Severe (Out of Service)
Driver Unfit to Drive
Unsafe Driving
Tired Driver
Vehicle Not Well Maintained

Violations explained

These are all the recorded violations for Universal Van Lines

Total: All recorded violations.
Severe (Out of Service): Critical violations halting operations until fixed. (The truck or the driver cannot drive and it would be illegal for them to do so.)
Driver Unfit to Drive: Violations regarding driver qualifications (medical, CDL, documents). For example, they are supposed to wear eyeglasses but are found driving without them.
Unsafe Driving: Violations like speeding, improper lane changes, ignoring traffic signs.
Tired Driver: Violations of driving/rest period rules preventing fatigue.
Vehicle Not Well Maintained: Vehicle-related violations (brakes, lights, cargo security, mechanical).

Monthly Risk Score

5 measures combined monthly score

The Risk Score evaluates each carrier's safety performance, combining key factors to provide a comprehensive safety assessment.

Purpose of the Risk Score: The score identifies carriers with higher safety risks by analyzing critical safety factors and providing actionable insights for improvement.

Factors Included in the Score: Combines unsafe driving, hours of service, driver fitness, substance use, and vehicle maintenance measures into a single metric.

Weight Distribution: Each factor is weighted based on its impact on safety, with unsafe driving and compliance having the highest influence.

Data Sources: Derived from regulatory records, inspection results, and carrier-reported data, ensuring a robust and accurate evaluation.

Use of the Risk Score: Helps stakeholders identify high-risk carriers, prioritize interventions, and promote safer practices across the transportation industry.

Drivers

Overview of vehicle assets and their allocation for operational needs.

Driver & Distance Allocation

Breakdown of driver assignments by route type and trip distance.

Local(< 100 mi)

Long-Distance(> 100 mi)

Total

Out-of-State101

No in-state trips recorded for this period.

Inspections

This is a list of FMCSA inspections from highway stops, conducted either randomly by highway patrol or at weigh stations.

REPORT #

DATE

↓

STATE

DRIVER VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE VIOLATIONS

UNSAFE DRIVING VIOLATIONS

DRIVER FATIGUE VIOLATIONS

SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS

VEHICLE MAINT. VIOLATIONS

SPSKI00084

2024-09-15

NJ

0

0

0

0

0

6

PABTI00047

2024-03-17

NJ

0

0

0

0

0

3

SPPVI00108

2019-08-08

NJ

0

0

0

0

0

5

Safety Inspection and Failures Results

Inspections per year

Inspections

3

Total Inspections

23

Inspections per 100k miles

Inspections

0

Failed Inspections

0

Driver Failures

0

Vehicle Failures

Violations

This is a list of violations that occurred during FMCSA inspections.

Insp Date

Category

Severe Failure

Violation Details

2024-09-15

Vehicle Maintenance

No

No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher

2024-09-15

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing

2024-09-15

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Improper battery installation

2024-09-15

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove

2024-09-15

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection

2024-09-15

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report

2024-03-17

Driver Fitness

No

Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail

2024-03-17

Vehicle Maintenance

No

Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing

Violations

20

Total Violations

154

Violations per 100k miles