HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1162977-universal-intermodal-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:19 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC
Doing business as UNIVERSAL
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC468507
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (310) 901-3450, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC468507.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC468507 | Primary | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260002 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC468507 | — | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy SB130039 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 4, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
78 of 304 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 408 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
461 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 115 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 562 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 387 | 112 | 83.9% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 47 | 0 | 10.2% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 2 | 5.4% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0.2% | 0.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 23 | 23 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 18 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 15 | 15 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 13 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 12 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 11 | 11 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 11 | 2 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 10 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 9 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 9 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Bellflower, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Lynwood, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Long Beach, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Jurupa Valley, CA | 0 | 1 |
| May 27, 2025 | Houston, TX | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2025 | Lower Saucon Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Forest Park, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Scipio (Township Of), OH | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1162977 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC468507 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | UNIVERSAL |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 124 |
| Drivers | 116 |
| Annual mileage | 1,250,688 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 26, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionOtherAuto Parts General Commodities
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC468507: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC468507: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC
Is UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC468507: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking UNIVERSAL INTERMODAL SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1162977. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (310) 901-3450, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC468507, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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