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Universal Freight Express
DOT 3420026 · MC MC1105290 · Cresco, IA
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Universal Freight Express (DOT 3420026, MC MC1105290) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Cresco, IA. As of June 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: authority revoked within the last 3 years; recordable crash on file. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 7:01 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Universal Freight LLC
Operating as: Universal Freight Express
DOT Number3420026
MC NumberMC1105290
Street13380 HIGHWAY 63
City / StateCresco, IA 52136
Phone5635476000
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age6 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed10/08/2025
Company officerCurt Johnson
Power units29
Total drivers23
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Authority revoked within the last 3 years
●Recordable crash on file
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 4.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
29
Fleet
Drivers
23
Total
Inspections
25
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
4.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
6 yr 1 mo
Since 2020
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
24 insp (96%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
24 insp (96%)· 4 viol
Driver Fitness
24 insp (96%)
Controlled Substances
24 insp (96%)
Vehicle Maintenance
17 insp (68%)· 5 viol
Inspection History
25 total · OOS rate 4.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/28/2024ILI00Pass
10/28/2024SDI00Pass
6/27/2024ILI00Pass
7/25/2024NVII00Pass
9/24/2024IAIII00Pass
6/24/2025NMI00Pass
5/23/2024MNI00Pass
5/20/2025MAIII00Pass
1/16/2025FLI00Pass
11/15/2025NJI00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IA00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
6/1/2025
Location
13380 HIGHWAY 63, Cresco, IA, 52136 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2020
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Universal Freight LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. Universal Freight LLC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Universal Freight LLC's safety record?

Universal Freight LLC has 25 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 4.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Universal Freight LLC operate?

Universal Freight LLC operates 29 power units with approximately 23 drivers.

Is Universal Freight LLC insured?

Universal Freight LLC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Universal Freight LLC had any risk indicators?

Universal Freight LLC has a risk score of 50/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Universal Freight LLC?

Universal Freight LLC's DOT number is 3420026 and MC number is MC1105290. 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 Freight Express Safety Record, DOT 3420026. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3420026
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"Universal Freight Express Safety Record, DOT 3420026." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/3420026
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