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65/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Universal Step INC
DOT 1872995 · East Syracuse, NY
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Universal Step INC (DOT 1872995) is a New York-based intrastate carrier headquartered in East Syracuse, NY. As of June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: principal linked to a revoked carrier; principal operates multiple active carrier authorities. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Universal Step INC
DOT Number1872995
MC Number—
Street5970 BUTTERNUT DR
City / StateEast Syracuse, NY 13057
Phone3154377611
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed04/18/2014
Company officerDavid Smith
Power units3
Total drivers3
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Principal linked to a revoked carrier
●Principal operates multiple active carrier authorities
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
DAVID SMITHShared officer
Active
DAVID SMITHShared officer
Active
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 2 mo
Since 2009
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
5970 BUTTERNUT DR, East Syracuse, NY, 13057 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2009
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 Universal Step INC authorized to operate?

Universal Step 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 Universal Step INC's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Universal Step INC operate?

Universal Step INC operates 3 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Universal Step INC insured?

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

Has Universal Step INC had any risk indicators?

Universal Step INC has a risk score of 65/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Universal Step INC?

Universal Step INC's DOT number is 1872995. 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 Step INC Safety Record, DOT 1872995. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1872995
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