DBA: Universal
Universal Intermodal Services Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Warren, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 124 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 124 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 124 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 124 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39% | 93% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 66% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 44% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 73% | 94% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 5 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 141 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 6 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 13 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 718 | 245 | 209 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79 | 0.38 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 47 | 0.19 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 324 | 5.86 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.02 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 39 states. Top state CA accounts for 24% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 95%.
+34 other states with fewer inspections
| Jul 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 9 |
| 4 |
| 5 |
| Unsafe Driving | 86 | 32 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 62 | 13 | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 3939ALRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 393126BCIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3939ALSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 39345DBAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 3965HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 15, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |