Universal Intermodal Services Inc
USDOT 1162977 · MC-468507 · Warren, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Universal Intermodal Services Inc (dba Universal) is a company based in Warren, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 124 power units and 116 drivers, which ranks it #108 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 443 times – about 3.6 inspections per power unit. 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 26 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 1 fatality, 24 tow-away), or 21.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases and more.
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| Legal name | Universal Intermodal Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Universal |
| USDOT number | 1162977 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-468507 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 12755 E 9 Mile, Warren, MI 48089 |
| Phone | (310) 901-3450 |
| First registered | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1162977.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 124 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 19 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.2 trailers per tractor.
- 1,250,688 miles reported for 2025 – about 10,086 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 116 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 116 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Universal Intermodal Service | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 45% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 21.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 367% higher than average |
| Inspections | 443 | 442 with a driver check, 326 with a vehicle check, 461 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Michigan
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Michigan carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universcal LLC USDOT 4292326 | Warren | 140 | 97 | 230 | 26.1% | 1 |
| Universcarolina LLC USDOT 4292331 | Warren | 107 | 89 | 113 | 32.8% | 7 |
| Pronto Freight Ways LLC USDOT 798267 | Taylor | 180 | 92 | 49 | 23.1% | 6 |
| Universal Dedicated of Arlington TX LLC USDOT 3223377 | Warren | 162 | 286 | 51 | 11.6% | 9 |
| DHT Transport LLC USDOT 330030 | Reese | 121 | 173 | 122 | 26.9% | 7 |
| Greatway Transportation Inc USDOT 1880349 | Romulus | 117 | 106 | 337 | 32.3% | 16 |
Other carriers near Warren
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Transport LLC USDOT 661173 | Warren | 4,944 | 4,372 | 11,112 | 8.0% | 144 |
| Lipari Foods Operating Company LLC USDOT 252402 | Warren | 544 | 560 | 351 | 22.6% | 32 |
| Uacl Logistics LLC USDOT 41208 | Warren | 476 | 500 | 695 | 21.2% | 24 |
| Midwest Freight Systems Corp USDOT 2074894 | Warren | 382 | 260 | 291 | 35.4% | 24 |
| Universmichigan LLC USDOT 4292328 | Warren | 382 | 310 | 251 | 31.2% | 17 |
| Universal Dedicated of Smyrna TN LLC USDOT 3221080 | Warren | 319 | 458 | 672 | 18.2% | 21 |
| Universal Dedicated of Fort Wayne in LLC USDOT 3222281 | Warren | 314 | 297 | 122 | 15.8% | 14 |
| Universal Dedicated of Detroit Mi LLC USDOT 3221607 | Warren | 281 | 496 | 22 | 15.4% | 11 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Universal Intermodal Services Inc?
Universal Intermodal Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 1162977 and operating authority MC-468507.
How many trucks does Universal Intermodal Services Inc have?
It reports 124 power units (124 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 19 trailers, with 116 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Nov 13, 2025).
Where is Universal Intermodal Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Warren, Michigan 48089.
What is the out-of-service rate of Universal Intermodal Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 27.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.