Fleet typeIdentity
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71 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 839281 · MC-371555 ·
Universal Logistics Services Inc
71 power unitsavg 3.7 yrNational · 20 statesMARYVILLE, TN81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-371555 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
71Power units
58 observed · MCS-150
73Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.7 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
17 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC (USDOT 839281) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Jan 1, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 29.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier received 113 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 51 vehicle-level and 113 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It reports 71 power units and 80 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 29, 2004 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 839281, and its motor carrier number is MC-371555.
Is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026. UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC has a 29.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 211 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC's fleet?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC operates 71 power units and 80 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC based?
UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC is based in MARYVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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