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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Universal Industries INC
DOT 1873 · Cedar Falls, IA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Universal Industries INC (DOT 1873) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Cedar Falls, IA. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Biersch INC
Operating as: Universal Industries INC
DOT Number1873
MC Number—
Street5800 NORDIC DR
City / StateCedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone3192777501
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed01/14/2025
Company officerDean Bierschenk
Power units4
Total drivers6
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
4
Fleet
Drivers
6
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
5800 NORDIC DR, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biersch INC authorized to operate?

Biersch INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Biersch INC's safety record?

Biersch INC does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Biersch INC operate?

Biersch INC operates 4 power units with approximately 6 drivers.

Is Biersch INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Biersch INC had any risk indicators?

Biersch INC has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Biersch INC?

Biersch INC's DOT number is 1873. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Universal Industries INC Safety Record, DOT 1873. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1873
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"Universal Industries INC Safety Record, DOT 1873." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1873
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