UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
USDOT 839281 • 1615 ROBERT C JACKSON DR, MARYVILLE, TN, 37801
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | MR-9143M372-14-CAG | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | P-TR-0704M728-TCT-08 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2008 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896687 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2007 | Apr 27, 2007 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896738 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2007 | Mar 3, 2008 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896687 01 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2007 | Mar 3, 2007 |
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896568 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2006 | Mar 3, 2007 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896433 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 3, 2006 |
| ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 9896433 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 9, 2006 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05505905 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 |
| ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AT05505905 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2002 | Nov 2, 2003 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | REPLACED | May 12, 2000 | Mar 3, 2005 |
| OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | REPLACED | May 12, 2000 | May 12, 2000 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2000 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | P-TR-0704M728-TCT-08 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MR-9143M372-14-CAG | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896738 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2008 | Mar 3, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896687 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2007 | Apr 27, 2007 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SOUTH INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896568 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2007 | Mar 3, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896687 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2007 | Mar 3, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896433 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2006 | Mar 9, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 9896433 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2006 | Mar 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 3, 2005 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05505905 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2003 | Nov 24, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANY | AT05505905 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 2, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD AMERICAN COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2000 | May 12, 2000 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC371555 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2008 |
| MC371555 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2007 |
| MC371555 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2006 |
| MC371555 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 13, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC371555 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 23, 2000 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 195 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 195 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301A | 387.301A | 2 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (195 inspections)
Showing 50 of 195
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | IR 75 | ...VP8816 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICE INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Bald Hill Twp | I-64 | ...UM0820 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| May 13, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CENTRE | CLARENCE E CHESTNUT JR BYPASS | ...NR9554 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | I 0075 | ...NG5886 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Aug 23, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...UJ7379 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS |
| Apr 15, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BENTON | US0641 | ...NR9537 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Feb 15, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DORAVILLE | I-285 EASTBOUND AT 13 | ...NR9545 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 73 | ...NG5886 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES |
| Jul 29, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MURFREESBORO | I-840 | ...LY5526 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jul 11, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...MN6416 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Apr 13, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...042543 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jan 12, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...UH2657 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jan 8, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-12 | ...KU5936 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jan 3, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 61 NEAR FALLING SPRINGS RD | ...UH2658 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT VERNON | I 0075 | ...MN6415 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Nov 18, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLD FORT | 40 | ...KS8874 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Nov 2, 2021 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | ALCOA | US-129 ALCOA HWY | ...HT3837 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Oct 27, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-17@M323 | ...MN6413 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jul 21, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FULLERTON | MALVERN AV/BURNING TREE RD | ...MN6413 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Apr 15, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-75 | ...MN6418 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CREEDMOOR | 50 | ...KU4847 | UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC |
| Oct 23, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2019 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events