Universal Intermodal Services Inc

Doing business as Universal

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier & Broker · InterstateHazmat
  • USDOT1162977
  • MC468507
  • LocationWarren, MI
  • Phone(310) 901-3450
  • Fleet124 power units · 116 drivers

Universal Intermodal Services Inc (USDOT 1162977, MC-468507) is an interstate motor carrier based in Warren, Michigan with 124 power units and 116 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 378 roadside inspections in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 7, 2026

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 7, 2026

DocketAuthority typeStatus
MC-468507Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)Broker of Property (except Household Goods)Active

First granted on September 26, 2003 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 8, 2026

  • Liability (BIPD) required$1,000,000
  • Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
  • Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
  • Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91XCherokee Insurance Company$1,000,000Jan 1, 2026
Broker surety bond BMC-84Cherokee Insurance Company$75,000Oct 4, 2022
Insurance history: 25 past filings
TypeInsurerEffectiveEndedReason
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2025Jan 1, 2026Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2024Jan 1, 2025Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2023Jan 1, 2024Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyOct 4, 2022Jan 1, 2023Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2022Oct 4, 2022Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2021Jan 1, 2022Replaced
Broker surety bondCherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2021Oct 4, 2022Replaced
Broker surety bondCherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2020Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2020Jan 1, 2021Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2020Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2018Jan 1, 2019Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2018Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2015Jan 1, 2017Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyNov 11, 2013Jan 1, 2015Replaced
Broker surety bondCherokee Insurance CompanyNov 11, 2013Jan 1, 2020Replaced
Broker surety bondCherokee Insurance CompanyOct 1, 2013Dec 11, 2013Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2013Jan 1, 2013Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2012Jan 1, 2013Replaced
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2011Jan 11, 2012Term / cancl
CargoCherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2011May 5, 2011Cancel
Liability (BIPD)Cherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2005Jan 1, 2011Replaced
CargoCherokee Insurance CompanyJan 1, 2005Jan 1, 2011Replaced
Broker surety bondCherokee Insurance CompanySep 2, 2003Oct 1, 2013Replaced
CargoNational Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaAug 29, 2003Jan 1, 2005Replaced
Liability (BIPD)National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. PaAug 29, 2003Jan 19, 2005Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Corporate Creations Network Inc., North Palm Beach, FL

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

378
Inspections
162 with no violations
0.3%
Driver out-of-service
1 of 377 inspections
25.3%
Vehicle out-of-service
72 of 285 inspections
25
Crashes
1 fatal · 8 injury · 16 tow-away

Inspected most often in: California (127), Texas (34), Ohio (25), South Carolina (19), Pennsylvania (15).

Most recent inspection on file: October 21, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

  1. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority; Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 5, 2022
  2. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority; Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 21, 2020
  3. Involuntary revocation — Broker authority; Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 12, 2013
  4. Reinstated — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority; Motor Carrier of Property (except Household Goods)
  5. Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
  6. Granted — Property Broker
  7. Discontinued revocation — Broker of Property (except Household Goods)
  8. Granted — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityRevoked on January 25, 2005

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated November 13, 2025

Power units
124
Trucks
124
Drivers
116
CDL drivers
116
Interstate drivers
116
Miles traveled
1,250,688 (2025)
Classification
Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials
Yes
USDOT registered
August 26, 2003
Address
12755 E 9 Mile, Warren, MI 48089
Phone (registered with FMCSA)
(310) 901-3450
Other active USDOT records at this address
4

Cargo carried

  • General freight
  • Household goods
  • Metal: sheets, coils, rolls
  • Motor vehicles
  • Building materials
  • Machinery, large objects
  • Fresh produce
  • Liquids / gases
  • Intermodal containers
  • Grain, feed, hay
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities dry bulk
  • Refrigerated food
  • Beverages
  • Paper products
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Auto parts general commodities

Key facts

  • USDOT number 1162977 was registered on August 26, 2003.
  • Operating authority MC-468507 was first granted on September 26, 2003.
  • The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on November 13, 2025.
  • It reported 1,250,688 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
  • 2 insurance filings are on file, including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Cherokee Insurance Company.
  • It had 378 roadside inspections in the last 24 months; 162 inspections recorded no violations.
  • FMCSA records list 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
  • Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Corporate Creations Network Inc..

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