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Universal Intermodal Services INC

Doing business as Universal

  • USDOT 1162977
  • MC468507
  • Warren, MI
Active

FMCSA data as of October 1, 2026.

Upcoming deadlines

Worked out from this carrier's FMCSA record. Items marked "if it applies to you" depend on details FMCSA data doesn't show.

  1. IFTA fuel tax return for Q3 2026Next

    October 31, 2026 (in 29 days)

    If you're IFTA-licensed, your quarterly fuel tax return is due. Check your base jurisdiction for its exact rules. (if it applies to you)

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  2. UCR registration for 2027

    December 31, 2026 (in 90 days)

    Interstate carriers renew Unified Carrier Registration every year. Registration opens October 1. Estimated fee from the power units on your MCS-150: $5,548.

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  3. Liability insurance policy anniversary

    January 1, 2027 (in 91 days)

    If your policy renews yearly, this is a good time to review coverage and compare quotes before it renews. (if it applies to you)

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  4. MCS-150 biennial update

    July 31, 2027 (in 302 days)

    Every carrier must update its USDOT registration every two years. Missing it can get your USDOT number deactivated.

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  5. IRS Form 2290 (heavy vehicle use tax) for July 2027 – June 2028

    August 31, 2027 (in 333 days)

    If you run vehicles 55,000 lb or heavier, Form 2290 is due for vehicles on the road in July. (if it applies to you)

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Authority and insurance

Authority
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active
Liability (BIPD) on file
$1,000,000 (required $1,000,000)
BOC-3 process agent
On file

Insurance filings on record

  • BOND: Cherokee Insurance Company, $75,000, effective October 4, 2022
  • BIPD: Cherokee Insurance Company, $1,000,000, effective January 1, 2026

Safety (last 24 months)

431
Roadside inspections
27.3%
Vehicle out-of-service rate
88 of 322; national 22.9%
0.7%
Driver out-of-service rate
3 of 430; national 6.3%
30
Crashes
Fatal 1, injury 10, tow-away 28
Safety rating
Not rated

Fleet and operation

Power units
124
Drivers
116
CDL drivers
116
Operation
Interstate, hazmat
Cargo
refrigerated food, produce, meat, intermodal containers, building materials, heavy machinery, metal, dry bulk, grain, liquids and gases, chemicals, vehicles, construction, beverages, paper products, general freight
Miles per truck
10,086 (self-reported on MCS-150, 2025)

Miles per truck: higher than 18% of 76-150-driver carriers in MI.

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