Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC
USDOT 3330935 · MC-1061460 · Richmond, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC (dba Estes Dedicated) is a company based in Richmond, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 522 power units and 483 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 587 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 51.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 34 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 32 tow-away), or 6.5 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, paper products, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Estes Dedicated |
| USDOT number | 3330935 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1061460 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1501 N Hamilton St, Richmond, VA 23230 |
| Phone | (804) 353-1900 |
| First registered | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3330935.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 422 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 757 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 21,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 40,230 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 453 CDL drivers; 120 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 322 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Universal Logistics of Virgi | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 51.1% | 17.8% | 17.4% | 187% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 61% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 55% higher than average |
| Inspections | 587 | 587 with a driver check, 460 with a vehicle check, 800 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| 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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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC?
Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC is registered with USDOT number 3330935 and operating authority MC-1061460.
How many trucks does Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC have?
It reports 522 power units (422 tractors, 100 straight trucks) and 757 trailers, with 483 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 18, 2025).
Where is Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Richmond, Virginia 23230.
What is the out-of-service rate of Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC?
Over 24 months, 51.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.