Universal - General Requirements

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Carrier for Universal. Universal is a diverse company and can give you access to thousands of loads from shippers in every region of the country; ranging from van to flatbed to specialized to intermodal work. We can be a business partner that will keep your trucks loaded and busy every day of the week. Based on the type of freight you haul, you can apply to haul for the following operating entities:

Universal Intermodal Services, Inc.
Deco Logistics, Inc dba Container Connection
Southern Counties Express, Inc.
Specialized Rail Services, Inc
UACL Logistics, LLC
Universal Specialized, Inc
Universal Dedicated of Smyrna, TN LLC
Universal Dedicated of Romulus, MI LLC
Universal Dedicated of Detroit, MI LLC
Universal Dedicated of Fort Wayne, IN LLC
Universal Dedicated of Arlington, TX LLC
Universal Dedicated of Nebraska and Wisconsin, LLC
Logistics Insight Corp.
Universal Logistics Solutions Canada, Inc.

Listed below are our minumum requirements that must be met to be qualified as a Carrier for Universal. If all are not met today, you may return at a later date to reapply.

Provide a valid MC/MX or USDOT number. Intrastate Carriers without a DOT may supply an applicable state registration number.
Universal's Master Transportation Brokerage Agreement must be signed by a representative of the Carrier who is authorized to enter into binding agreements.
Completed W9 form
Carrier profile sheet
Provided a certificate of insurance that meets Universal's minimum requirements. The certificate must be provided from your insurance agent.

*You will be required to meet the following Carrier Compliance Requirements:

Active Operating Authority, not less than 3 months old
Safety Rating must be Satisfactory or None

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Carrier for Universal. We hope Universal can be a long lasting and profitable business partner.

Insurance Requirements:

Cargo

$100,000

General Liability

$1,000,000

Auto Coverage

$1,000,000

Worker's Comp

Statutory limits

*Universal Dedicated requires:

$250,000 cargo
$2,000,000 General Liability per occurrence
$2,000,000 Auto Liability per occurrence