Southern Counties Express Inc
USDOT 568488FF-13022MC-250680USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Universal· Warren, MI
Southern Counties Express Inc (USDOT 568488) holds active operating authority as a freight forwarder and a motor carrier of property under FF-13022 and MC-250680 based in Warren, MI. The earliest grant on file is from June 1992, 34 years, 5 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company. It reported 8 power units and 16 drivers on its last MCS-150 update (August 2026). 11 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FF-13022 | Freight forwarder | Active | bond | bond |
| FF-13022 | Motor carrier of property | Active | bond | bond |
| MC-250680 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Jun 4, 1992 (34 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Cherokee Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Cherokee Insurance Company | — | Jun 1, 2020 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2022 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 31, 2022 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 27, 2022 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 27, 2022 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 2, 2020 | FF-13022 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 4, 2020 | FF-13022 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 24, 2019 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 24, 2019 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 6, 2019 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 6, 2019 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 25, 2018 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 25, 2018 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 7, 2018 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 7, 2018 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 30, 2017 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 30, 2017 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 5, 2017 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 5, 2017 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 1, 2016 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jun 1, 2016 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| May 5, 2016 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| May 5, 2016 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 27, 2015 | FF-13022 | Granted · freight forwarder |
| Apr 27, 2015 | FF-13022 | Granted · freight forwarder |
| Jul 31, 2014 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 31, 2014 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 7, 2014 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 7, 2014 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 2, 2013 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 2, 2013 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2013 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 5, 2013 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 2, 2012 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 2, 2012 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2012 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 5, 2012 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 25, 2011 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 25, 2011 | MC-250680 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 5, 2011 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jul 5, 2011 | MC-250680 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-250680 | Common | Sep 28, 2000 | Sep 1, 2000 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 568488 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC and docket numbers | FF-13022, MC-250680 |
| Legal name | Southern Counties Express Inc |
| DBA name | Universal |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Warren, Michigan 48089 |
| USDOT added | Jul 11, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Oct 12, 2000 |
Fleet
| Power units | 8 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 8 |
| Drivers | 16 · 16 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 83,618 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Household goods, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Machinery, large objects, Intermodal containers, Commodities dry bulk, Paper products
Other records
- 11 other active carriers list the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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