DBA: UNIVERSAL

SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC

DOT 568488 FF 013022 MC 250680 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
104 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 27.88% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
119 units

Drivers: 129

Trailers: 609 (609 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

575 E WEBER AVENUE, COMPTON, CA, 90222

Phone Number

(800) 233-9445

Mailing Address

12755 E 9 MILE RD, WARREN, MI, 48089

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 2 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2022-10-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2020-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-05-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2019-05-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-05-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2018-05-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-05-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2017-05-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-06-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-06-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-04-27 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER ACTIVE
2014-07-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-07-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-08-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-07-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC250680 2000-09-01

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA250111 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-06-01 Bond SB200015 N/A CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-06-01 Bond SB200015 N/A CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA230090 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-10-25 BIPD/Primary CA220083 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA220083 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-12-05 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2021-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA210098 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA200094 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-01 BIPD/Primary CA190110 $1,000,000 CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-06-01 BIPD/Primary AU201800012987 $1,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2019-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-12-01 SURETY CA 806375 N/A MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( M… 2020-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-12-01 SURETY CA 806375 $1,000,000 MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( M… 2017-12-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-06-01 BIPD/Primary AU201700012987 $1,000,000 NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS… 2018-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-06-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881077 04 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2016-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-06-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881077 05 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2017-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-06-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881077 04 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2016-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2014-12-01 SURETY 0648285 N/A INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURA… 2017-12-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-08-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881077 03 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2015-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-08-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881077 02 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2014-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-08-01 BIPD/Primary TP9881077 01 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2013-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-08-01 BIPD/Primary TP 9880676 01 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2012-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-08-01 CARGO RHF8803321 $1,000,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2022-12-05 NAMECHG CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

27.88%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

104 inspections · 29 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

6 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 104 Last inspection: Jun 16, 2026 Total crashes: 60

FMCSA Inspection Records (104 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 16, 2026

NFD3001309

Level 2 CA FRTV 3AKJHLFG...

Dec 19, 2025

UFGN998309

1 viol.
Level 3 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Oct 27, 2025

UDX3000717

Level 3 CA FRTV 3AKJHLFG...

Aug 14, 2025

UFOR003965

1 viol.
Level 2 CA FRTV 3AKJHLFG...

May 7, 2025

NABR008935

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Feb 11, 2025

ND6D006538

Level 2 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Jan 24, 2025

NEZA001565

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Jan 24, 2025

NEZA001564

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 CA INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Jan 15, 2025

NDUF006168

Level 3 CA FRTV 3AKJHLFG...

Dec 13, 2024

ND6D006400

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Nov 22, 2024

NEZA001425

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Nov 6, 2024

NDE9006944

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Nov 6, 2024

NE46004473

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...

Nov 5, 2024

NEK3001406

Level 1 CA FRTV 3AKJHLFG...

Nov 2, 2024

UEHJ005028

Level 1 CA FRHT 3AKJHLFG...
Total Inspections

104

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

104

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (60 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Dec 4, 2023

CA • CA3609013775

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

4

Tow

Yes

Aug 31, 2023

CA • CA5402301877

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2022

CA • CA5302202656

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2022

CA • CA5302200123

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 4, 2021

CA • CA0009368316

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 6, 2021

CA • CA6502110203

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 10, 2021

CA • CA5502100599

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 7, 2020

CA • CA6702002128

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2020

CA • CA5302004953

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 31, 2020

CA • CA8552001936

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2020

CA • CA5302000235

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 23, 2019

CA • CA6301904183

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 22, 2019

CA • CA5301902424

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2018

CA • CA5251808351

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 4, 2018

CA • CA5301805523

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

28

Total Crashes

60

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

15

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 7

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

104
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

119
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

119

0 owned

Trailers

609

609 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

129

CDL Drivers: 129
Interstate: 129
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 6
Interstate (<100 mi): 123
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Intermodal Dry Bulk Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

119

Power Units

119

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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