Universal Logistics Of Virginia LLC
Richmond, VA
DBA: ESTES DEDICATED
Profile data updated Aug 2, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
522
Power Units
483
Drivers
FMCSA since 2019 (6 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since September 2019. Based in Richmond, VA, they operate a fleet of 522 power units with 453 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Box Truck, Intermodal and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Universal Logistics Of Virginia LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Tractors | 0 | 422 | 0 | 422 |
| Trailers | 0 | 757 | 0 | 757 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Universal Logistics Of Virginia LLC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 453
MCS-150 Mileage: 21,000,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
483
Total Drivers
453
CDL Drivers
442
Interstate Drivers
41
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC
338 trucks and 257 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 25, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers, International. Equipment breakdown: 252 SEMI-TRAILER, 251 TRUCK TRACTOR, 83 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 252 | 42% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 251 | 42% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 83 | 14% |
| FULL TRAILER | 5 | 1% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 3 | 1% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (257 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 252 |
| Full Trailer | 5 |
| Great Dane | 158 |
| Grdn | 31 |
| Dors | 18 |
| Unpublishe | 10 |
| Kalyn Co. | 5 |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
| Wabash | 3 |
| Dorsey Tra | 3 |
| Stoughton | 3 |
| Utility Trailer | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
| Othr | 2 |
| Kaly | 2 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Silc | 2 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 54 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 30 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 22 |
| 45 ft | 39 |
| 53 ft | 13 |
| 48 ft | 9 |
| 36 ft | 2 |
| 56 ft | 1 |
| 40 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 252 |
| 1 axle | 2 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 282 | 48% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 196 | 33% |
| International | 33 | 6% |
| Dorsey | 23 | 4% |
| Kalyn Siebert | 13 | 2% |
| Volvo Truck | 8 | 1% |
| ITI | 6 | 1% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 5 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 3 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 3 | 1% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 3 | 1% |
| Wabash Vans | 3 | 1% |
| Hino | 2 | 0% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 0% |
| Unknown | 2 | 0% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 1 | 0% |
| RHM | 1 | 0% |
| Titan Trailers Inc. | 1 | 0% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 0% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P902CT | GA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| BQWV68 | CO | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3404784 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| 5478212 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 5011287 | IL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3489283 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| R653499 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 2848262 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 5567339 | ME | MAC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3362230 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 2618668 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 5011291 | ME | Grdn SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| R665245 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 5156389 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 5012306 | ME | Grdn SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| R665244 | TX | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 3213085 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 5564853 | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3361969 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 3299038 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: IN (207) · ME (183) · TN (61) · GA (50) · TX (43) · VA (11) · MD (9) · WA (8) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 595)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
560
Inspections
24 months
990
Violations
Total found
379
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | PA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/27/2026 | NJ | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 07/27/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/23/2026 | NJ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/22/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | TX | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 07/20/2026 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 07/17/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 3 |
| 07/16/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/14/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/14/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 560 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MIT-UKNAP2300164-1590 | $1 Million | 06/30/2025 |
View Insurance History (6 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-P2272-451354 | 09/24/2019 | 12/09/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-P2272-451354 | 10/30/2019 | 12/01/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-P2272-451354 | 09/24/2019 | 10/30/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2272-450154 | 12/01/2021 | 07/29/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2272-450342 | 06/30/2022 | 06/30/2025 | CANCEL | |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-P2272-450154 | 12/01/2021 | 06/30/2022 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
32
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
11
Injuries
30
Tow-Aways
32 FMCSA-recordable · 26 state-recordable
Of 32 reported crashes: 4 in adverse weather · 5 on adverse road surfaces · 3 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | NJ | BURLINGTON TWP, NJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/15/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/06/2026 | MD | LANHAM, MD | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/03/2026 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/17/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 02/13/2026 | WV | Not Reported, WV | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/10/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dark — unlit |
| 01/22/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/20/2025 | TX | IRVING, TX | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Standing or moving water · Dark — lit |
| 10/27/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 10/15/2025 | NC | SILER CITY, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/13/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/03/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/23/2025 | MD | DUNDALK, MD | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/15/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/12/2025 | MD | DUNDALK, MD | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dusk |
| 08/06/2025 | VA | HENRICO, VA | 4 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 08/04/2025 | PA | DICKSON CITY BOROUGH, PA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 07/24/2025 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/23/2025 | TX | CONROE, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 05/01/2025 | TX | DALLAS, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/26/2025 | MD | MD | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/27/2025 | VA | VA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/08/2025 | TX | MABANK, TX | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 03/05/2025 | NJ | EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Showing 25 of 32 crash records.
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Box Truck, Intermodal and Doubles/Triples.
Is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC's authority currently active?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC been in business?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2019, making their authority approximately 6 years, 10 months old.
Where is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC located?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC is physically located at 1501 N HAMILTON ST, RICHMOND, VA 23230.
Roadside Inspection History 560 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC has been inspected 560 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, TX, NC. Out of these, 227 inspections (about 41%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 70 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-27 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-27 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-23 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-22 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | TX | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-20 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-17 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-07-16 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-14 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-07 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-03 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-29 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-06-27 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
Showing 25 of 560 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
780 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS OF VIRGINIA LLC, of which 344 (44%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 701 | 327 |
| Unsafe Driving | 59 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 19 | 16 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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