Universal Logistics Services Inc
USDOT 839281 · MC-371555 · Maryville, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Universal Logistics Services Inc is a corporation based in Maryville, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 71 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #159 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 115 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 28.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 7.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Universal Logistics Services Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 839281 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-371555 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1615 Robert C. Jackson Drive, Maryville, TN 37801 |
| Phone | (615) 478-2876 |
| First registered | Nov 12, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 839281.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 110 | 0 |
- 1.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 7,283,010 miles reported for 2025 – about 102,578 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Universal Logistics Services | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.8% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 41% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.0 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 48% higher than average |
| Inspections | 115 | 114 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 52 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 29, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Universal Logistics Services Inc?
Universal Logistics Services Inc is registered with USDOT number 839281 and operating authority MC-371555.
How many trucks does Universal Logistics Services Inc have?
It reports 71 power units (71 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 110 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 24, 2026).
Where is Universal Logistics Services Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Maryville, Tennessee 37801.
What is the out-of-service rate of Universal Logistics Services Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.