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Freight Carrier/broker · Maryville, TN

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC

Name: UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
Address: 1615 ROBERT C. JACKSON DRIVE, MARYVILLE, TN, 37801-3703, US
Telephone: (615) 478-2876

1615 ROBERT C. JACKSON DRIVE · Maryville, TN 37801-3703

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #371555
USDOT #839281 USDOT Active

71
Power Units
80
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC is a Maryville, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 71 truck(s) in their fleet and 80 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-371555 and their USDOT number is 839281.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2026 · last updated Jul 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,283,010 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
4
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.34 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.25 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.34 24 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

120
Total
82
Clean
38
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 8

392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 9

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
1615 ROBERT C. JACKSON DRIVE
MARYVILLE, TN 37801-3703

Mailing Address

UNIVERSAL LOGISTICS SERVICES INC
1615 ROBERT C JACKSON DR
MARYVILLE, TN 37801-3703

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 8

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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