University Corp
USDOT 200236 · MC-148562 · Columbus, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
University Corp (dba University) is a corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 127 power units and 127 drivers, which ranks it #216 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 245 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 29.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 16 tow-away), or 12.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, beverages, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | University Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | University |
| USDOT number | 200236 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-148562 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3789 Groveport Road, Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Phone | (614) 492-1144 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 200236.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 39 | 88 | 0 |
| Trailers | 135 | 138 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,920,518 miles reported for 2025 – about 70,240 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 44% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 127 CDL drivers; 122 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 5 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | University Corp | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 29.8% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 58% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 22% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.6 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 181% higher than average |
| Inspections | 245 | 245 with a driver check, 141 with a vehicle check, 317 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 18, 2024) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of University Corp?
University Corp is registered with USDOT number 200236 and operating authority MC-148562.
How many trucks does University Corp have?
It reports 127 power units (127 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 273 trailers, with 127 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is University Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbus, Ohio 43207.
What is the out-of-service rate of University Corp?
Over 24 months, 29.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.