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Carrier profile · USDOT 533234 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Universal Container Corp

Ferndale, MI · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 1993
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedCorrugated Packaging and Packaging Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (248) 545-7520
9
Power units
5
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
118K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 4.24 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
12
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Corrugated Packaging and Packaging Supplies
Annual mileage
118,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
533234
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Universal Container Corp
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Aug 12, 1993
Last MCS-150
Aug 7, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 3 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Universal Container Corp's USDOT number?

Universal Container Corp's USDOT number is 533234.

Is Universal Container Corp authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Universal Container Corp's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Universal Container Corp's fleet?

9 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 7, 2025.

Where is Universal Container Corp located?

Universal Container Corp is located at 10750 Galaxie Ave, Ferndale, MI, 48220. Phone: (248) 545-7520.

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