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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #568488FF-13022

SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC

Doing Business As (DBA): UNIVERSAL

Physical Business Address
12755 E 9 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089
Corporate Structure & Officers
Corporation
Principal: Phillip Canaday Jr • Timothy Phillips
Registered Carrier Phone
(800) 233-9445
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 1994-07-11
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

8
Total Power Units
16
Total Registered Drivers
16
CDL Drivers
84k
Annual Miles (2025)
Owned Road Tractors:0 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:0 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:10,452 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$10,600 – $16,700
Est. Total Fleet Policy (8 Units)
$84,800 – $133,600
Minimum Federal Liability
$750,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • BMC-34 Household Goods Cargo • UIIA Intermodal Endorsement & Trailer Interchange
Authorized Cargo Classifications (7)
General FreightMachinery & Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersMetal: Sheets, Coils & RollsCommodities Dry BulkHousehold Goods (Moving)Paper Products

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
August • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-08-28 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Satisfactory
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 2000-10-03

Frequently Asked Questions About SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC

Is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC (USDOT #568488) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC (USDOT #568488, FF-13022) holds an ACTIVE registration in Warren, Michigan, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC operate?

SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC reports 8 commercial power unit(s) and 16 driver(s) (including 16 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #568488?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling General Freight, federal regulations generally require $750,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo • BMC-34 Household Goods Cargo • UIIA Intermodal Endorsement & Trailer Interchange). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 8-unit fleet in MI is $10,600–$16,700 per power unit annually.

When is SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #568488, SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every August in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-08-28.

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