Universal Transportation Services LLC
USDOT 764739 · MC-201062 · Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Universal Transportation Services LLC (dba Calhoun Truck Lines) is a corporation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 165 power units and 165 drivers, which ranks it #48 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 291 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 6.7 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, drive-away / towaway, intermodal containers, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Universal Transportation Services LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Calhoun Truck Lines |
| USDOT number | 764739 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-201062 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9845 West 74Th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 |
| Phone | (952) 983-3283 |
| First registered | Aug 12, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 764739.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 56 | 109 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 196 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 9,426,403 miles reported for 2024 – about 57,130 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 16% 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 Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Universal Transportation Ser | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.2% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 65% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.7 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 49% higher than average |
| Inspections | 291 | 291 with a driver check, 154 with a vehicle check, 207 BASIC violations recorded, 17 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 6, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Universal Transportation Services LLC?
Universal Transportation Services LLC is registered with USDOT number 764739 and operating authority MC-201062.
How many trucks does Universal Transportation Services LLC have?
It reports 165 power units (165 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 196 trailers, with 165 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 29, 2025).
Where is Universal Transportation Services LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55344.
What is the out-of-service rate of Universal Transportation Services LLC?
Over 24 months, 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.