UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: UNIVERSAL

12755 E 9 MILE, WARREN, MI, 48089

USDOT

1162977

MC Number

468507

Fleet Size

124

Total Drivers

116

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in WARREN, Michigan, operating 124 power units with 116 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 41 crashes on file (1 fatal, 16 with injuries). FMCSA records show 594 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.7%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate29.4%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Michigan is 11.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 76,022 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

594

Total

58%

Driver %

Driver Inspections593
Vehicle Inspections422
Driver OOS Rate0.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate29.4%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 1, 2026

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 4, 2022

$75,000ACTIVE

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

41

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes16
Tow Crashes38

Frequently asked questions

Is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC (USDOT #1162977) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's safety record?

UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC has 594 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 41 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC operate?

UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC operates 124 power units with 116 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC transport hazardous materials?

No. UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC located?

UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is based in WARREN, Michigan at 12755 E 9 MILE, 48089.

What are UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's out-of-service rates?

UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.