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UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC

CarrierIntel Score: 73/100. 28 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.

DOT 1162977MC 468507ActiveMotor CarrierBrokerInterstateCherokee Insurance Company +1WARREN, MI

COMPANY

Authority since
2005-02-02
MCS-150
2025-11-13 · 1,250,688 mi (2025)
Fleet
124 units · — trailers · 116 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
1,250,688 mi (2025)

ADDRESS

Physical
12755 E 9 MILE
WARREN, MI 48089
Mailing
12755 E 9MILE
WARREN, MI 48089

CONTACT

Phone
3109013450
Email
pcanaday@universallogistics.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
KERI LOWE
Title
DIRECTOR OF SAFETY
Phone
8002339445

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Household Goods Mover
Cargo types
20
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityConstructionOther: AUTO PARTS GENERAL COMMODITIES
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
277 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
Cherokee Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Severe Risk
4 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
21.9%
312 / 1,422 inspections

CarrierIntel Safety Score

Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.

73
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Severe Risk

4 risk factors · 1 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
715 crashes · 21 fatal · 259 with injuries · 677 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
78% — 1,110 clean of 1,422 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
21.9% — driver OOS 12 insp., vehicle OOS 305 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier, Broker
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
27 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-11-13

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,075,000

SUMMARY

Fatal crash 23 months ago
Elevated OOS rate 19% (last 24 mo)
11.3 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
8 injury crashes in the last 24 months
Active BMC-84/85 bond $75K

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