Universal Logistics Services INC Safety Record
DOT# 839281 · Maryville, TN 37801 · 8659848260
Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 22/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Universal Logistics Services INC (DOT# 839281) in Maryville, Tennessee has 191 inspections on record with 116 violations and a 13.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 116 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | KY | 0 | 2 |
| 02/25/2026 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | KY | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-AUG-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-APR-24 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 13-MAY-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-SEP-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-OCT-24 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-AUG-25 | IL | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut | $1,000 |
| CARGO | St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. | N/A |
| SURETY | Merchants National Bonding, INC | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.