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Carrier profile · USDOT 1162977 · MC-468507 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Universal Intermodal Services Inc
DBA UNIVERSAL
124 power unitsavg 10.4 yrNational · 38 statesWARREN, MI81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-468507 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
124Power units
371 observed · MCS-150
346Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo27.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal2121
31 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC (USDOT 1162977) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 27.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 468 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 341 vehicle-level and 467 driver-level — across 38 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 31 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 21 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 124 power units and 116 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 13, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 1162977, and its motor carrier number is MC-468507.
Is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC has a 27.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,471 roadside inspections, with 31 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's fleet?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC operates 124 power units and 116 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC based?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is based in WARREN, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 38 states.
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