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124 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1162977 · MC-468507 ·
Universal Intermodal Services Inc
DBA UNIVERSAL
124 power unitsavg 10.3 yrNational · 37 statesWARREN, MI81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-468507 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
124Power units
338 observed · MCS-150
311Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
529 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC (USDOT 1162977) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 424 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 317 vehicle-level and 423 driver-level — across 37 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 30 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 21 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 124 power units and 116 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 13, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 1162977, and its motor carrier number is MC-468507.
Is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's safety record?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC has a 26.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,472 roadside inspections, with 30 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's fleet?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC operates 124 power units and 116 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC based?
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is based in WARREN, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 37 states.
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