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Carrier profile · USDOT 1852556 · MC-669512 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC

DBA UNITED CARTAGE

5 power unitsavg 5 yrLocal · 1 statesNEWPORT NEWS, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-669512 ACTIVE
Verified linksunitedcartage.usFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
2019–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(614) 715-3364Email dispatchmariamlowery@unitedcartage.us

Carrier verification summary for UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 1852556) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 1852556) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 1852556) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 1852556) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 1852556) reports 5 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 5, 2025.

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC (USDOT 1852556) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration17 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 mo
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5 yr

Model years 2019–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

17 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Frequently asked

What is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number?

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC's USDOT number is 1852556, and its motor carrier number is MC-669512.

Is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC's safety record?

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC has a —% vehicle out-of-service rate across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC's fleet?

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC operates 5 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC based?

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS INC is based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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