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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 1162977 · MC468507 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Universal Intermodal Services Inc

DBA Universal · Warren, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2003
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+14 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (800) 233-9445
124
Power units
116
Drivers
485
Inspections · 24 mo
32
Crashes · 24 mo
1.3M
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
72
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Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months. Contact details shared with 18 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 rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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
27.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 97 of 354 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 484 inspections
Crashes
32
1 fatal11 injury30 tow-away
Crash rate 12.79 per 1M mi
Total inspections
485
Driver inspections
484
Vehicle inspections
354
People injured
13
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC468507
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Cherokee Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Cherokee Insurance Company · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
124
Power units
124
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
116
Drivers
116
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionAuto Parts General Commodities
Annual mileage
1,250,688 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1162977
MC / docket
MC-468507
Legal name
Universal Intermodal Services Inc
DBA
Universal
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 26, 2003
Last MCS-150
Nov 13, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
116 (116)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 18 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 4 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 4 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (800) 233-9445
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street 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 Intermodal Services Inc's USDOT number?

Universal Intermodal Services Inc's USDOT number is 1162977 and its docket number is MC468507.

Is Universal Intermodal Services Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Universal Intermodal Services Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 485 roadside inspections, a 27.4% vehicle and 0.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 32 reportable crashes (1 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Universal Intermodal Services Inc's fleet?

124 power units and 116 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 13, 2025.

What insurance does Universal Intermodal Services Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company.

Where is Universal Intermodal Services Inc located?

Universal Intermodal Services Inc is located at 12755 E 9 Mile, Warren, MI, 48089. Phone: (800) 233-9445.

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