Company Information
Legal NameSOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC
DBA NameUNIVERSAL
DOT Number568488
MC Number13022
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationCompton, California
Added07/11/1994
Last Updated07/15/2024
Operating Authorities
AuthorityAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC250680
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
DocketFF013022
CommonNot Active
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating11 years
Cargo Transported
General FreightMetal/Sheets/CoilsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersDry BulkPaper Products
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Mileage
Annual Mileage4,370,005 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
129
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
129
CDL Drivers
129
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi6
Interstate <100mi123
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
| Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor | - | 119 | - |
| Trailer | 609 | - | - |
Fleet Size CodeQ
HazMatYes
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TypeCarrier
Fleet119 units
Mileage4,370,005 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections65
Drivers129
Operating11 years
MCS-15007/2024
Fleet CodeQ
Licensing & Insurance
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| Form | Type | Insurance Carrier | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | SURETY | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | CA 806375 | $0 | 12/01/2017 | 05/31/2020 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) | CA 806375 | $0 | 12/01/2017 | 12/16/2017 | Cancelled |
| 84 | SURETY | INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 0648285 | $0 | 12/01/2014 | 12/01/2017 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220083 | $1,000 | 10/25/2022 | 06/01/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 03 | $1,000 | 08/01/2014 | 08/01/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 03 | $1,000 | 08/01/2014 | 06/01/2015 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 02 | $1,000 | 08/01/2013 | 08/01/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 01 | $1,000 | 08/01/2012 | 08/01/2013 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9880676 01 | $1,000 | 08/01/2011 | 08/01/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9880352 01 | $1,000 | 08/01/2010 | 08/01/2011 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHF8803321 | $0 | 08/01/2010 | 12/05/2022 | Name Changed |
| 34 | CARGO | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 43923472 | $0 | 08/01/2008 | 08/01/2010 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0330305 | $1,000 | 08/01/2007 | 01/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490780 | $2,000 | 08/01/2002 | 04/06/2006 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490780 | $2,000 | 08/01/2002 | 03/07/2006 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK2918231 | $1,000 | 08/01/2001 | 08/02/2002 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 57 MS UN 75 87 | $0 | 08/01/2001 | 08/01/2001 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 57 MS UN 75 87 | $0 | 08/01/2001 | 10/04/2001 | Cancelled |
| 91 | BIPD | SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | ACV 71264TO | $0 | 08/01/1999 | 08/01/2001 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 98105953 | $0 | 06/29/2004 | 08/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CONDOR INSURANCE COMPANY | GBP40R003166 | $0 | 06/22/1992 | 09/01/2000 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA230090 | $1,000 | 06/01/2023 | 06/01/2025 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220083 | $1,000 | 06/01/2022 | 10/25/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220083 | $1,000 | 06/01/2022 | 12/05/2022 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210098 | $1,000 | 06/01/2021 | 06/01/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200094 | $1,000 | 06/01/2020 | 06/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | SB200015 | $0 | 06/01/2020 | 06/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190110 | $1,000 | 06/01/2019 | 06/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201800012987 | $1,000 | 06/01/2018 | 06/01/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU201700012987 | $1,000 | 06/01/2017 | 06/01/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 04 | $1,000 | 06/01/2016 | 06/01/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 05 | $1,000 | 06/01/2016 | 06/01/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881077 04 | $1,000 | 06/01/2015 | 06/01/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT7-161-037192-02 | $1,000 | 06/01/1995 | 09/17/1999 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT7-161-037192-02 | $1,000 | 06/01/1995 | 08/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490780 | $1,000 | 03/07/2006 | 08/01/2007 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CONDOR INSURANCE COMPANY | GBP40R003166 | $1,000 | 02/01/1993 | 06/01/1995 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILLIAMSBURG NATIONAL INS CO. | CA0395403 | $1,000 | 01/01/2008 | 08/01/2010 | Replaced |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/17/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/30/2009 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/31/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/27/2022 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/31/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/27/2022 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/27/2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/30/2001 |
| MC250680 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 07/30/2009 | - | - |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/07/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/31/2014 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/07/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/31/2014 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/02/2013 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/02/2013 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/02/2012 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/02/2012 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/25/2011 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/25/2011 |
| MC250680 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 06/30/1992 | REVOKED | 11/21/2000 |
| MC250680 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 06/04/1992 | - | - |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/07/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/25/2018 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/07/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/25/2018 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/06/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/24/2019 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/06/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/24/2019 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/05/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/30/2017 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/05/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 05/30/2017 |
| MC250680 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/05/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/01/2016 |
| MC250680 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/05/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/01/2016 |
| FF013022 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 05/04/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/02/2020 |
| FF013022 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | GRANTED | 04/27/2015 | - | - |
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Crash & Inspection Records
4
Individual Crash Records
106
Inspection Records
| Date | Location | State | Details | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 | Houston | TX | Rear-end collision | Injury |
| 11/02/2024 | Memphis | TN | Lane departure | Tow-Away |
| 06/18/2024 | Chicago | IL | Intersection | Property Damage |
Contact Details
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST
Insurance Information
Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections35
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections30
Out of Service5
OOS Rate16.7%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total2
OOS0
OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 08/20/2021 | Rated: 10/12/2000
BASIC Safety Scores
FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.
Unsafe Driving
12 violations
/ 11 inspections
Measure: 0.42
Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance
26 violations
/ 19 inspections
Measure: 0.33
Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness
1 violations
/ 1 inspections
Measure: 0.00
Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/​Alcohol
0 violations
Measure: 0.00
Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance
210 violations
/ 117 inspections
Measure: 4.02
Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017