Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 568488 · FF-13022 · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Southern Counties Express Inc
DBA UNIVERSAL
8 power unitsavg 8.8 yrLocal · 1 statesWARREN, MI82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEFF-13022 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 30, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC (USDOT 568488) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 30, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 28, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 12, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 568488, and its motor carrier number is FF-13022.
Is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 30, 2026, SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 104 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC operates 8 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC based?
SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC is based in WARREN, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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