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Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Compton, CA

UNIVERSAL

575 E WEBER AVENUE · Compton, CA 90222

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #250680
USDOT #568488 USDOT Active

119
Power Units
129
Drivers
Carrier/freight Forwarder
Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL is a Compton, CA freight carrier/freight forwarder that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 119 truck(s) in their fleet and 129 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-250680 and their USDOT number is 568488.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/15/2024 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/15/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 4,370,005 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Machinery, Large Objects
Intermodal Containers
Commodities Dry Bulk
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (25). Home base: Compton, California.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.19 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.08 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

25
Total
20
Clean
5
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6

Vehicle Maintenance 2

393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 3

172.201(a)(1)Hazardous Materials not distinguished from non-Hazardous Materials1× SW 3
172.201(d)ER phone number not in compliance with Subpart G1× SW 3
172.202(a)(4)No or improper Packing Group listed1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

UNIVERSAL
575 E WEBER AVENUE
COMPTON, CA 90222

Mailing Address

SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC
12755 E 9 MILE RD
WARREN, MI 48089

Location on Map

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UNIVERSAL

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

Unsafe Driving 1

Hazardous Materials 3

Locations

Location on Map

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