Universal Transport II LLC
USDOT 2872165 · MC-963251 · Romulus, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Universal Transport II LLC is a company based in Romulus, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 171 power units and 165 drivers, which ranks it #90 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 256 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 41.6% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% 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 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 1 fatality, 13 tow-away), or 7.6 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Universal Transport II LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2872165 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-963251 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 7010 Middlebelt Rd, Romulus, MI 48174 |
| Phone | (313) 777-5555 |
| First registered | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2872165.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 171 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 325 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 20,955,337 miles reported for 2025 – about 122,546 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 165 CDL drivers; 165 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Universal Transport II LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 41.6% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 121% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 65% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 69% higher than average |
| Inspections | 256 | 256 with a driver check, 113 with a vehicle check, 207 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Universal Transport II LLC?
Universal Transport II LLC is registered with USDOT number 2872165 and operating authority MC-963251.
How many trucks does Universal Transport II LLC have?
It reports 171 power units (171 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 325 trailers, with 165 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 24, 2026).
Where is Universal Transport II LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Romulus, Michigan 48174.
What is the out-of-service rate of Universal Transport II LLC?
Over 24 months, 41.6% of vehicle inspections and 4.3% 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.