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Universal Truckload Services Inc.

(UACL) is in the Transportation Industry

Market Cap:$256.7M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$680.3M
  • Public
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Universal Am-Can, Ltd., founded in 1981, is one of the largest and safest Owner Operator and Agency based truckload carriers in the nation. Recognized as a leader in the transportation industry, we serve all 48 states as well as Canadian Provinces. Our 100% owner operator fleet features flatbeds, hotshots, specialized vans, as well as specialized flatbeds for heavy hauling and over-dimensional business. With our network of over 160 agents, working in conjunction with our Central Dispatch, we are able to provide prompt, dependable service. Universal Am-Can's specialized operation offers logistics solutions based on the unique handling and scheduling demands of the manufacturer. With the finest group of owner operators in the country, we can handle both single and multiple stop shipments, direct to your customers job sight or to delivery points throughout the United States and Canada.

Number of Employees 649
Contact Information

12755 E Nine Mile Rd

Warren, Michigan 48089

goutsi.com

(586) 920-0100

NAICS Code General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload: 484121

Recent Events

  • YRC to Shutter Richfield Breakbulk Terminal

    11/21/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Piper Jaffray Initiates Coverage on Universal Truckload Services UACL with a Neutral; Mix of Brokerage...

    11/13/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story

  • IRS Lets FedEx Off the Hook Regarding Independent Contactors

    11/03/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • FedEx Hopeful on Economy Despite Quarter Results

    9/19/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Ryder Named Green Supply Chain Partner By Inbound Logistics

    8/26/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Universal Truckload Services to acquire certain assets of Pacer Transport

    7/28/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Universal Purchases Assets of Pacer Transport

    7/28/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Pacer to sell Transport unit to UTS

    7/30/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Universal Truckload Services Q2 net income down 63%

    7/27/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

universal truckload services inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Donald B. Cochran CEO
Robert E. Sigler Chief Financial Officer
Angelo A. Fonzi Director
Daniel C. Sullivan Director
Joseph J. Casaroll Director
Manuel J. Moroun Director
Matthew T. Moroun Director
Richard P. Urban Director
Ted B. Wahby Director

Donald B. Cochran has been President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since its formation in December 2001. In addition, Mr. Cochran has been the President of Universal Am-Can, Ltd., one of our subsidiaries, since October 1995. Mr. Cochran has had responsibilities for the managerial oversight of the operating companies that now make up Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since October 1995.

Organization Position Status
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. CEO Current
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. President Current
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current

Robert E. Sigler has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since its formation in December 2001. In addition, Mr. Sigler has been the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Am-Can, Ltd., since November 1995. Previously, Mr. Sigler served as the Vice President of Finance for one our subsidiaries, Economy Transport, Inc., from October 1988 until January 1995. Mr. Sigler previously served as Controller for Universal Am-Can, Ltd. from June 1981 until October 1988.

Organization Position Status
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Current
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Vice President Current
Economy Transport Inc. Vice President of Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Great American Lines Inc. Chairman Current
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current
AFA Enterprises Inc. CEO Former
AFA Enterprises Inc. President Former
AFA Enterprises Inc. Chairman of the Board of Directors Former

Daniel C. Sullivan has been director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since November 2004. Mr. Sullivan has been a partner with the law firm of Sullivan Hincks & Conway since 1970. His legal practice focuses on motor carrier transportation law. He has served on the board of P.A.M. Transportation Serivces, Inc. Since 1986.

Organization Position Status
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current
Crossroad Carriers Co Board of Directors Current
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Board of Directors Current

Joseph J. Casaroll has been a director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since November 2004. Mr. Casaroll served as Vice President and General Manager of F.C.S., Inc., a multi-level railcar loading and unloading, automotive yard management and railcar maintenance company, from October 2000 to May 2002. Previously, Mr. Casaroll held various positions at General Motors from 1959 through 1998. Mr. Casaroll served as a director of P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. from June 1998 to September 2000.

Organization Position Status
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current
Crossroad Carriers Co Board of Directors Current
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Director Former

Manuel J. Moroun has been a director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since November 2004. Mr. Moroun is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CenTra, Inc., a transportation holding company headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Mr. Moroun has been a principal shareholder and officer of CenTra and its predecessor companies since 1954, and its Chief Executive Officer since 1970. Mr. Moroun has served as a director of P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. since May 2002. Manual J. Moroun is the father of Matthew T. Moroun.

Organization Position Status
CenTra, Inc. President & CEO Current
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Director Current
CenTra, Inc. President Former
CenTra, Inc. Officer Former

Matthew T. Moroun has been a director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since November 2004. Mr. Moroun also has served as Vice Chairman and as a director of CenTra, Inc., a transportaion holding company based in Warren, Michigan since 1993. Mr. Moroun also has been a manager of Liberty Bell Agency, an insurance claims adjustment company, since 1994, and since 1995 has been Chairman of the Board of DuraRock Reinsurance, Ltd., a reinsurance company. Since 1996, Mr. Moroun has served as Chairman of Oakland Financial Corporation, an insurance holding company based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Mr. Moroun has also served as a director of P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. since May 1992. Matthew T. Moroun is the son of Manuel J. Moroun.

Organization Position Status
Liberty Bell Agency, Inc. Manager Current
CenTra, Inc. Vice Chairman Current
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current
CenTra, Inc. Director Current
P.A.M. Transportation Services, Inc. Director Current

Richard P. Urban has been a director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since November 2004. Mr. Urban has been a consultant with Urban Logistics, Inc. since November 2000. Previously, Mr. Urban worked in various supply and logistics capacities at DaimlerChrysler AG since 1965.

Organization Position Status
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current

Ted B. Wahby has been a director of Universal Truckload Services, Inc. since December 2004. Mr Wahby has been the treasurer of Macomb County, Michigan from 1983 to 1995 and held various positions at Comerica Bank from 1952 through 1983, including serving as Vice President. Mr. Wahby also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Mount Clemens General Hospital.

Organization Position Status
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. Director Current

Executive News

  • Universal Truckload Services, Inc. to Participate in Wolfe Research Transportation...

    Reuters - 5/13/09 - View Story

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     UACL $16.07 +0.43 (2.75% )
Average Volume 18,204
Shares Outstanding 15.98M
Market Cap 256.8M
Year High 19.88
Year Low 10.07
Earnings Per Share 0.37
P/E Ratio 43.43
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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