Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 533234 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Universal Container Corp
9 power unitsavg 6.2 yrLocal · 1 statesFERNDALE, MI50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2016–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 2016–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP (USDOT 533234) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 7, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP's USDOT number?
UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP's USDOT number is 533234.
Is UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP is active in the FMCSA register.
What is UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP's safety record?
UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP's fleet?
UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP operates 9 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP based?
UNIVERSAL CONTAINER CORP is based in FERNDALE, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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