UNITED SIGNS & SIGNALS INC
29-unit auto hauler based in Tavares, FL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1040855
- MC
- MC979627
- Based
- Tavares, FL
- Contact
- 3527421904 · kscott@ussfl.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, utility equipment, and construction materials, UNITED SIGNS & SIGNALS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Tavares, FL. 29 power units, 28 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC979627 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 26 owned trucks, 3 owned tractors, 9 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,668 motor carriers operating 29 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: inspection volume is light for this fleet size — see the data-confidence note below.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 16.97 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.64 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.86 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 52.77 | 1.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.58 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 29-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1040855: 5 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Jun 10, 2025 in FL.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Total violations | 17 (5 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (9 trailers against 3 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,668 peer carriers operating 29 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 2 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 17 violations.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running local lanes with 29 power units on file.
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