← Back to Search
VALIDATED
UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC
1317 HAWKINS CT, SAINT CHARLES, IL, 60174
CARRIER
Sign in required
You need a free LoadWrap account to run this check. Log in or register, it takes a minute.
Log in or register
Due-diligence certificate
65
Power Units
63
Drivers
5
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Not Rated
Safety Rating
57
Inspections
Is this your company? Claim your profile →
Just researching? Create a free account →
Deep records on this carrier, only on LoadWrap
Public record
9 events tracked · latest Sep 10, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 8
- Jul 23, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jul 23, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jul 20, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Jul 15, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 11, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Feb 22, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Aug 22, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Oct 22, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON.
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameUNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC
DOT Number2549801
MC Number888149
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationSaint Charles, Illinois
Added10/14/2014
MCS-15008/24/2026
Contact Details
PhoneSign in to view
EmailSign in to view
Physical Address1317 HAWKINS CT, SAINT CHARLES, IL, 60174
Mailing Address1317 HAWKINS CT, SAINT CHARLES, IL, 60174
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC888149
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating11 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 5.51 · 19 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .01 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .24 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 1.45 · 3 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage296,352 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
63
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
63
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingNot Rated
Total Crashes (24-mo)5
Fatal0
Driver OOS2.2% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review08/31/2020
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 08/19/2026
CompanyTRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #29T100528
Last checked09/09/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet65 units
Drivers63
Mileage296,352 mi
Operating11 years
MCS-15008/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)5
Fatal0
Injury2
Tow-Away3
Driver Inspections
Total46
Out of Service1
OOS Rate2.2%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total11
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 08/31/2020
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2024
1 · 0 OOS -
2025
33 · 0 OOS =
2026
24 · 2 OOS ▲
Crashes
2024
1 crash -
2025
2 crashes ▲
2026
2 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jul 2026, 58 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (3.4% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
1 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
1 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (5)
Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | PA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | Rain | Wet | Dawn |
| 02/22/2026 | HEMLOCK TOWNSHIP | PA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Rain | Wet | Daylight |
| 08/22/2025 | AURORA | IL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 08/21/2025 | PIKESVILLE | MD | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Severe Crosswinds | Dry | Daylight |
| 10/26/2024 | SPICELAND | IN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
33 roadside violations across 58 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Unsafe Driving
28 violations · 0 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness
1 violation · 1 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
1 violation · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (58)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | VAN WERT OH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2026 | MD | Full (Level I) | FROSTBURG MD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2026 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | SHELBYVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/15/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RICE TOWNSHIP PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/02/2026 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | KUTTAWA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/25/2026 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/25/2026 | AR | Driver-Only (Level III) | HOPE AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/23/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RICE TOWNSHIP PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/16/2026 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLIFTON PARK NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/18/2026 | MD | Full (Level I) | FROSTBURG MD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/08/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | MILAN OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/05/2026 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/19/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PORTAGE IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/14/2026 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | BROWN TOWNSHIP PA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/12/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | SWANTON OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2026 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | BEMUS POINT NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/03/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | MOUNT HOLLY SPRINGS PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/22/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PA | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/04/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ANGOLA IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/03/2026 | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | OSWEGATCHIE NY | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/21/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PORTAGE IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/15/2026 | CO | Walk-Around (Level II) | FORT MORGAN CO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/09/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | AMHERST OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/02/2026 | CO | Driver-Only (Level III) | FORT MORGAN CO | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/28/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/16/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PORTAGE IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/11/2025 | MD | Walk-Around (Level II) | PARKTON MD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/01/2025 | MD | Driver-Only (Level III) | PERRYVILLE MD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/27/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 355 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/24/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LONDON | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I80WB, MM 151 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2025 | WV | Driver-Only (Level III) | SHADY SPRING WV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | WADDY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/08/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | TOLEDO OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | CLEVELAND OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/06/2025 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | I40 W NEAR NC61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/27/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | SPICELAND IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/27/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 88WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/20/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I380 SB MM 16.5 COVINGTON TWP | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I80 E AT MM 281.1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/18/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I-80 E ON EXIT 53 RAMP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/09/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RINGGOLD GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/09/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-80 W MM 275.5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/03/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2025 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/24/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON MILE HILL RD 278 FEET NORTH | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/14/2025 | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | TRIADELPHIA WV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/25/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RINGGOLD GA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/24/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | ALLEGANY NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/30/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/19/2025 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAMS GAP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/08/2025 | CT | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEWTOWN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/09/2025 | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | BEMUS POINT NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/16/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BRISTOL IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/26/2025 | NY | Driver-Only (Level III) | MIDDLETOWN NY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/05/2025 | NC | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEAR MM 9 EB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/13/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR22 PORTER TWP - SR 22 AT RIV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/21/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | HAZARD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections58
Unsafe Driving
19 viols
HOS Compliance
1 viols
Driver Fitness
1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
3 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $750,000 | 10/28/2023 | 10/28/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $1,000,000 | 10/28/2023 | 10/28/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $750,000 | 10/28/2023 | 10/28/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $750,000 | 10/28/2023 | 10/15/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $750,000 | 10/28/2023 | 10/28/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $750,000 | 10/28/2023 | 10/28/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-512088-00 | $750,000 | 10/28/2023 | 12/25/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2826039 | $750,000 | 10/28/2020 | 10/28/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2826039 | $750,000 | 10/28/2020 | 12/04/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN250851 | $750,000 | 10/28/2018 | 02/11/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03963010 | $750,000 | 10/28/2016 | 10/28/2018 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 27474630 | $750,000 | 10/28/2015 | 10/28/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ1069614 | $750,000 | 10/28/2014 | 10/28/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN250851 | $750,000 | 07/12/2019 | 10/28/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN250851 | $750,000 | 04/11/2019 | 07/12/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN250851 | $750,000 | 02/11/2019 | 04/11/2019 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC888149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/28/2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/18/2023 |
| MC888149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/07/2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/09/2023 |
| MC888149 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/31/2014 | - | - |
| MC888149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/01/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/22/2024 |
| MC888149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/01/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/28/2015 |
| MC888149 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 06/17/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/03/2019 |
No revocation records.
Stay ahead of changes
You are checking UNIVERSE CARGO GROUP INC today. We can keep watching them for you.
Authority gets revoked, insurance lapses, and a company that looks clean today can change overnight. Create an account, add this company to your list,
and the moment their authority, insurance, safety or contact details change, you see it on your dashboard, or get it by email with Pro.
Add them to your list
Keep this company and every partner you vet in one place you can come back to.
Get a change alert
The moment authority, insurance or safety status moves, you hear about it first.
See the full history
Trust Score over time and the complete authority and insurance timeline, not just today.