UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC371555
Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (615) 478-2876, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC371555.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC371555 | — | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. Policy IM06904946 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 1, 2004 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC371555 | Primary | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT Policy MR-9143M372-14-CAG · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2014 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC371555 | — | Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Policy 101649865 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
15 of 52 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
1 of 114 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | AR | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | WI | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 12, 2026 | MO | 2 | 11 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
52 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 17 | 65.4% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 19.2% | 18.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 1 | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
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 | 10 | 10 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B2ELDDFC24 | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3923 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106C2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BLRLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 38371H | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Arnold, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Cincinnati, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Bald Hill Twp, IL | 0 | 3 |
| May 13, 2025 | Centre, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 839281 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC371555 |
| Legal name | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 71 |
| Drivers | 80 |
| Annual mileage | 7,283,010 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 29, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 12, 1999 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
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Questions about UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
Is UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS 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 LOGISTICS SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC371555: 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 LOGISTICS SERVICES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 839281. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 478-2876, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC371555, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.