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UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC

DBA UNIVERSAL

USDOT 1162977 · MC-468507 · 12755 E 9 MILE, WARREN, MI 48089

81Review firstModerate riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated July 28, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 2

  • Vehicle out-of-service rate above average — 29.2% vs the 22.3% national average.
  • Fatal crash on record — 21 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 23 years — Operating authority has been on file since 2003.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
Active
Safety rating
Not rated
Authority age
22 yr
Registered
2003-08-26
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(800) 233-9445
Email
pcanaday@universallogistics.com
Website
universallogistics.com
Address
12755 E 9 MILE, WARREN, MI 48089

Fleet

Power units
124
Drivers
116
Observed units
809
Avg fleet age
10.8 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$1M
Bond on file
Yes
Lapses
2

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
29.2% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.8% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
534
Crashes
35
Fatal crashes
21
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.421%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.2168%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.010%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances00%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance5.5573%Vektor est.