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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 839281 · MC371555 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Universal Logistics Services Inc

Maryville, TN · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightPaper Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (615) 478-2876
71
Power units
80
Drivers
119
Inspections · 24 mo
6
Crashes · 24 mo
7.3M
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 28.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
28.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 15 of 53 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.8%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 118 inspections
Crashes
6
0 fatal2 injury6 tow-away
Crash rate 0.41 per 1M mi
Total inspections
119
Driver inspections
118
Vehicle inspections
53
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2004)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC371555
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
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2014Liability (BIPD) · The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Merchants National Bonding, Inc. · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
71
Power units
71
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
80
Drivers
80
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightPaper Products
Annual mileage
7,283,010 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
839281
MC / docket
MC-371555
Legal name
Universal Logistics Services Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 12, 1999
Last MCS-150
Apr 24, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
80 (80)
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 1 other active USDOT.
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 Logistics Services Inc's USDOT number?

Universal Logistics Services Inc's USDOT number is 839281 and its docket number is MC371555.

Is Universal Logistics Services Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Universal Logistics Services Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 119 roadside inspections, a 28.3% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 6 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Universal Logistics Services Inc's fleet?

71 power units and 80 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 24, 2026.

What insurance does Universal Logistics Services Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut.

Where is Universal Logistics Services Inc located?

Universal Logistics Services Inc is located at 1615 Robert C. Jackson Drive, Maryville, TN, 37801-3703. Phone: (615) 478-2876.

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