Universe Carrier Inc
USDOT 2124287 · MC-740221 · Huntley, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Universe Carrier Inc is a company based in Huntley, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 210 power units and 216 drivers, which ranks it #164 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 892 times – about 4.2 inspections per power unit. 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% 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 28 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (19 injuries, 2 fatalities, 27 tow-away), or 13.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Universe Carrier Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2124287 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-740221 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 14351 Weber Dr, Huntley, IL 60142 |
| Phone | (773) 577-5795 |
| First registered | Feb 26, 2011 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2124287.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 210 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 223 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 18,549,623 miles reported for 2025 – about 88,332 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 216 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 216 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Universe Carrier Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.7% | 18.8% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 16% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 13.3 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 197% higher than average |
| Inspections | 892 | 892 with a driver check, 426 with a vehicle check, 581 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Universe Carrier Inc?
Universe Carrier Inc is registered with USDOT number 2124287 and operating authority MC-740221.
How many trucks does Universe Carrier Inc have?
It reports 210 power units (210 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 223 trailers, with 216 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 4, 2026).
Where is Universe Carrier Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Huntley, Illinois 60142.
What is the out-of-service rate of Universe Carrier Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% 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.