Does Universal Logistics Holdings pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Universal Logistics Holdings employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Universal Logistics Holdings. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Universal Logistics Holdings?

17% of Universal Logistics Holdings employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Universal Logistics Holdings 2.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universal Logistics Holdings?

Truck Driver (23) , Operations Supervisor (18) , Supervisor (18) , Fleet Manager (14) , Class A Truck Driver (12) , Recruiter (12) , Industrial Engineer (11) , Forklift Operator (10) , Driver (9) , Operations Manager (9) , Operations (8) , Shift Supervisor (5) , Warehouse Associate (5) , Warehouse Supervisor (5) , Compliance Coordinator (4)

What are the pros of working at Universal Logistics Holdings according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good overall" ((in 57 reviews)); "Pays well and people are great" ((in 31 reviews)); "Awesome coworkers, made a lot of friends." ((in 7 reviews)); "Staff is friendly." ((in 6 reviews)); "Advancement opportunities are available for those that put in the time and work hard." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Universal Logistics Holdings according to real employee reviews?

"Expensive and poor benefits." ((in 53 reviews)); "Poor management, and little to no help when you need it." ((in 36 reviews)); "Long hours but helps you stay productive" ((in 17 reviews)); "no 401K match" ((in 15 reviews)); "No training provided." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Universal Logistics Holdings layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Universal Logistics Holdings layoffs and their outlook for job security at Universal Logistics Holdings in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Universal Logistics Holdings locations?

Warren , Detroit , Grand Prairie , Smyrna , Romulus , Fort Wayne , Louisville , Hammond , Huntsville , Tempe , Arlington , Roanoke , Mossville , Dearborn , Flint , Houston , Nashville , Charleston , Greer , Conley , Atlanta , Madison , Clearfield , Harvey , Kansas City , Racine , Mesa , Oklahoma City , Memphis , Gary

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Universal Logistics Holdings

Universal Logistics Holdings reviews

2.2

17% would recommend to a friend

(483 total reviews)

Tim Phillips

16% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.6

Diversity & inclusion

2.2

Work/Life balance

2.2

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Career opportunities

2.0

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Universal Logistics Holdings has an employee rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 483 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Universal Logistics Holdings employee rating is 37% below average for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

483 reviews

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Good work-life balance but longer, stressful days

Recruiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work Life Balance Good Commission plus Base Realistic Management - Not Micro Managed

Cons

Longer work days Can be Stressful

Universal Logistics Holdings Response

1mo

Your rating means a lot to us and we are pleased to receive 5 stars from you. Thank you for taking the time to post this review and for being a part of the Universal team!

4.0

May 14, 2026

Rewarding commissions but can be stressful and long hours

Advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not a bad place but can be rewarding with commissions

Cons

Can be stressful at times Long hours

Universal Logistics Holdings Response

1mo

Hello! We appreciate the 4-start rating however we do not have a location in Ireland and wonder if you meant to leave this review for a different company.

1.0

May 8, 2026

Good pay, but overworked with poor management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Not much of anything else

Cons

Over worked Tone deaf management Meaningless grind

Universal Logistics Holdings Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to review Universal. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the compensation you received but regret to hear that your experience was not fully positive. We appreciate the feedback you shared and wish you well on future endeavors.

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Good work-life balance but longer, stressful days

Rewarding commissions but can be stressful and long hours

Good pay, but overworked with poor management

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