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UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC.

MC455893 · USDOT 2230602 · HOOVER, AL

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Authority activeBroker authority
Bond on fileBMC-84 (surety bond)
Authority age23+ years

BMC-84 (surety bond) on file

Surety: MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · #101605412 · effective 2013-10-01. If they don't pay, you can file a claim against this bond.

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FMCSA details: bond, surety, contact
MC / USDOTMC455893 / 2230602
Broker authorityACTIVE
Authority ageGranted 2003-05-27 (280 months)
Bond / trustOn file
BMC-84 (surety bond): MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC (#101605412, effective 2013-10-01)
Surety contactLook up the surety's claims address on its website, or the "Insurance" page on FMCSA L&I.
LocationHOOVER, AL
Source: FMCSA L&I / Census via data.transportation.gov (daily snapshot). Data as of 2026-10-22. Run a live check for today's status, phone and email. Verify on SAFER.
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UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. holds active broker authority under MC455893 in FMCSA records, first granted 2003-05-27 (about 23 years ago). A BMC-84 (surety bond) with MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC is on file. Active authority and a bond on file are basic requirements, not a guarantee of payment. Check the Carrier Reports above and verify on SAFER before you book.

UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. MC number and DOT number

UNIVERSAL FREIGHT SYSTEMS, INC. is listed under MC455893 and USDOT 2230602, based in HOOVER, AL. Always match the MC on your rate con to the company name and phone on FMCSA.

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