Universal Intermodal Services Inc
Universal Intermodal Services Inc (USDOT 1162977) runs 124 power units and 116 drivers based in Warren, MI, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-468507. The earliest grant on file is from September 2003, 23 years, 1 month ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company. 4 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-468507 | Broker | Active | bond | $1,000,000 liability, bond |
| MC-468507 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Sep 26, 2003 (23 years, 1 month ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Cherokee Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Cherokee Insurance Company | — | Oct 4, 2022 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2022 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 5, 2022 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 5, 2022 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Oct 4, 2022 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 4, 2022 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 4, 2022 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Jan 22, 2020 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 22, 2020 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2020 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Jan 21, 2020 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 21, 2020 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 21, 2020 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Nov 12, 2013 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 12, 2013 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 12, 2013 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Nov 8, 2013 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 8, 2013 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 8, 2013 | MC-468507 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Feb 2, 2005 | MC-468507 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 2, 2005 | MC-468507 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 25, 2005 | MC-468507 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 30, 2003 | MC-468507 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Sep 30, 2003 | MC-468507 | Granted · broker |
| Sep 26, 2003 | MC-468507 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-468507 | Common | Dec 23, 2004 | Jan 25, 2005 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-468507 | Contract | Dec 23, 2004 | Jan 25, 2005 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 1162977 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-468507 |
| Legal name | Universal Intermodal Services Inc |
| DBA name | Universal |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Location | Warren, Michigan 48089 |
| USDOT added | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Not rated |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 124 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 124 |
| Drivers | 116 · 116 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,250,688 · 2025 |
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
Other records
- 4 other active carriers list the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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