Universal
Legal name: Southern Counties Express INC
Looks good
No issues found
Based in
Warren, MI
Power units
8
Drivers
16
Operation
Interstate
Compliance check
From the FMCSA census and inspection files, checked Oct 16, 2026.
USDOT number status
OKActive in the FMCSA census.
MCS-150 biennial update
OKNext due Aug 31, 2028. Last filed Aug 28, 2026.
Operating authority (MC-250680)
OKAuthority shows active.
Safety rating
OKSatisfactory since Oct 12, 2000.
Out-of-service rate (24 months)
OKVehicle 8.3% vs 22.26% national, driver 0% vs 6.67% national, across 15 inspections.
UCR registration 2027
InfoInterstate carriers must register with UCR every year. 2027 registration is open now. Estimated fee for 8 power units: $333 (bracket 3).
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
| Type | Inspections | Out of service | OOS rate | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | 22.26% |
| Driver | 15 | 0 | 0% | 6.67% |
15 inspections and 6 violations since Oct 16, 2024. Last inspection Jun 16, 2026. National averages are FMCSA-published approximations.
Registration details
- Legal name
- Southern Counties Express INC
- DBA
- Universal
- Classification
- authorized for hire
- CDL drivers
- 16
- MCS-150 last filed
- Aug 28, 2026
- Reported mileage
- 83,618 (2025)
- Added to FMCSA
- Jul 11, 1994
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Vehicle Inspection File (data.transportation.gov), public records. Contact details are intentionally not shown. MyDotCheck is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the U.S. Department of Transportation or FMCSA. Data comes from public FMCSA datasets and may lag official records by a day or more. Government filings can be made directly with FMCSA at no charge.