DBA: UNIVERSAL
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC
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Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 31.21% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 6.1% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 116
Trailers: 0 (0 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
12755 E 9 MILE, WARREN, MI, 48089
Phone Number
(800) 233-9445
Mailing Address
12755 E 9MILE, WARREN, MI, 48089
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA260002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2022-10-04 | Bond | SB130039 | N/A | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2025-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA250002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2026-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2024-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA240002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2025-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2023-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA230002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2024-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-10-04 | BIPD/Primary | CA220002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2022-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA220002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2022-10-04 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA210002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2022-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2021-01-01 | SURETY | SB130039 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2022-11-07 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA200002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2020-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-01-01 | SURETY | SB130039 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2021-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2020-01-01 | SURETY | SB130040 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2020-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA190002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2020-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA180002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2019-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA170002 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2018-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA150003 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2017-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-11-11 | BIPD/Primary | CA130003 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2015-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-11-11 | SURETY | SB130039 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2020-02-24 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-10-01 | SURETY | SB130039 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-11-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA120003 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA130003 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-12-11 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA120003 | $1,000,000 | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | 2013-01-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
31.21%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
1522 inspections · 475 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
6.1%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
246 inspections · 15 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
2.78%
National avg: 4.5%
Below average
36 inspections · 1 OOS
FMCSA Inspection Records (1522 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | UFJT003182 | 3 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jul 8, 2026 | UDLS003711 | 2 | CA | 1 | 0 | PTB 1XPBDP9X... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | NBFL007547 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | NDE9009130 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | UERV006579 | 1 | CA | 1 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NBFL007520 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 6, 2026 | NCVL008988 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NF4W001226 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | NECL004465 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | NFM4000680 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | NC7C005972 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | NFFX001507 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | UF54001829 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | PTB 1XPBD49X... |
| Apr 22, 2026 | NF4W001071 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | NEDJ004806 | 2 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NFFX001446 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 10, 2026 | NE46005976 | 1 | CA | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NFD3001094 | 1 | CA | 2 | 1 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 1683000157 | 3 | OH | 1 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9TJ... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ND6D007878 | 1 | CA | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLFG... |
Jul 20, 2026
UFJT003182
Jul 8, 2026
UDLS003711
Jul 1, 2026
NBFL007547
Jun 30, 2026
NDE9009130
Jun 30, 2026
UERV006579
Jun 23, 2026
NBFL007520
Jun 6, 2026
NCVL008988
Jun 4, 2026
NF4W001226
Jun 2, 2026
NECL004465
Jun 1, 2026
NFM4000680
Apr 30, 2026
NC7C005972
Apr 28, 2026
NFFX001507
Apr 23, 2026
UF54001829
Apr 22, 2026
NF4W001071
Apr 20, 2026
NEDJ004806
Apr 10, 2026
NFFX001446
Apr 10, 2026
NE46005976
Apr 8, 2026
NFD3001094
Mar 19, 2026
1683000157
Mar 11, 2026
ND6D007878
Feb 24, 2026
NEDJ004606
Feb 24, 2026
NEVB002749
Feb 19, 2026
UFUH001098
Feb 18, 2026
UERV006156
Feb 13, 2026
UE5Z009252
Jan 28, 2026
NF4W000821
Jan 28, 2026
NFD3000928
Jan 20, 2026
3698002566
Jan 19, 2026
UHB0000725
Jan 15, 2026
NEZA002634
Jan 6, 2026
UDSS003646
Jan 6, 2026
NE46005650
Dec 15, 2025
UE66001000
Dec 9, 2025
ND6D007579
Dec 1, 2025
7165029374
Oct 21, 2025
NDHX006671
Oct 15, 2025
NFD3000638
Oct 8, 2025
NCVH007419
Sep 30, 2025
UDX3000697
Sep 30, 2025
UCA2001507
Sep 24, 2025
UFWF004174
Sep 23, 2025
NF35000968
Sep 19, 2025
2174000220
Sep 13, 2025
78RD9DJL7Q
Sep 11, 2025
1049600930
Sep 9, 2025
3233001030
Sep 8, 2025
78M89DJYC5
Sep 4, 2025
UG0M004071
Aug 29, 2025
UEZF000650
Aug 29, 2025
NF6O000690
Total Inspections
1522
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
1522
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (718 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | CA5502602088 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | CA5352505638 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2025 | CA5302505436 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2025 | CA5302504206 | CA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | CA8402503411 | CA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| May 27, 2025 | TX77C8HQE1U0 | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| May 13, 2025 | PA504818100X | PA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2025 | SD0202504874 | SD | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2025 | GA0009849247 | GA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 31, 2025 | OH0252070497 | OH | Injury | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2025 | FL2696571605 | FL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MI0003435700 | MI | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 14, 2025 | MN0250450389 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2025 | ILX003728434 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2025 | TN0400218750 | TN | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
Apr 21, 2026
CA • CA5502602088
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 12, 2025
CA • CA5352505638
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 30, 2025
CA • CA5302505436
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 30, 2025
CA • CA5302504206
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 24, 2025
CA • CA8402503411
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 27, 2025
TX • TX77C8HQE1U0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
May 13, 2025
PA • PA504818100X
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 15, 2025
SD • SD0202504874
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 10, 2025
GA • GA0009849247
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 31, 2025
OH • OH0252070497
Fatal
0
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Mar 27, 2025
FL • FL2696571605
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 18, 2025
MI • MI0003435700
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 14, 2025
MN • MN0250450389
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 13, 2025
IL • ILX003728434
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 11, 2025
TN • TN0400218750
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Feb 10, 2025
WA • WA000EF67326
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 7, 2025
GA • GA0009778341
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 6, 2025
NJ • NJ0006266725
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 6, 2025
TX • TX72VEHQE1ZF
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 20, 2025
IL • ILX003704238
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 17, 2025
OH • OH0253009964
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 13, 2025
MI • MI0003418568
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 23, 2024
KY • KY0073132837
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 3, 2024
MI • MI0003373247
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
No
Nov 19, 2024
MI • MI0003347514
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
23
Injury Crashes
342
Total Crashes
718
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
802
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 77 | 0 | Warning |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 56 | 5 | Warning |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 664 | 197 | Alert |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
WarningHours-of-Service Compliance
WarningVehicle Maintenance
AlertControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 1522 | Above Average |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 124 | Within Range |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 0 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| Trailers | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
124
0 owned
Trailers
0
0 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
116
Driver Inspections
246
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
124
Power Units
124
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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