Freight Carrier · Compton, CA

UNIVERSAL

575 E WEBER AVENUE · Compton, CA 90222

Authorized: Property
(800) 233-9445 Tap to call
  • MC #250680
  • USDOT #568488 USDOT Active
  • 119
    Power Units
  • 129
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

UNIVERSAL is a Compton, CA freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 May 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated May 29, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.36 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.34 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 30
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 2

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

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Hazardous Materials 3

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

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