Full-Time
Lease Purchase Owner Op
Universal
1,001-5,000 employees
Provides customized transportation and logistics solutions
Compensation Overview
$2.5k - $3.5k/wk
Entry, Junior
Savannah, GA, USA
In Person
- At least 21 years old
- 6 months of verifiable Tractor Trailer experience
- Class A CDL
- Current DOT Medical
- Good Motor Vehicle Record
- HAZ & Tanker Endorsed Contractors Preferred
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. provides tailored transportation and logistics solutions across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The company operates with an asset-light model, utilizing a network of agents and independent owner-operators to deliver its services. Universal's offerings are divided into four main areas: truckload, intermodal, contract logistics, and brokerage. The truckload segment includes various transportation methods such as dry van and flatbed, while intermodal focuses on moving freight in containers or trailers. Contract logistics provides additional services like material handling, and the brokerage segment connects shippers with third-party carriers. Universal serves a wide range of industries, including automotive, steel, and energy, with the goal of offering scalable and customized supply chain solutions that adapt to the evolving needs of its clients.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Warren, Michigan
Founded
1981
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Universal was named 2024 Supplier of the Year by General Motors.
- The acquisition of Parsec enhances Universal's contract logistics segment.
- Strong demand for specialized, heavy-haul services boosts Universal's trucking segment.
What critics are saying
- Falling demand for auto parts impacted Universal's first-quarter revenue in 2025.
- The closure of Universal Capacity Solutions indicates vulnerabilities in the brokerage segment.
- Increased competition from digital freight platforms could erode Universal's market share.
What makes Universal unique
- Universal operates an asset-light model with a vast network of agents.
- The company offers a comprehensive suite of services across four main segments.
- Universal's diverse customer base spans industries like automotive, steel, and energy.
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Company News
Transportation and supply chain provider Universal Logistics Holdings said lagging demand for auto parts contributed to a sluggish first quarter. Universal Logistics’ (NASDAQ: ULH) first-quarter operating revenue decreased 22.3% year over year to $382.4 million. First-quarter earnings per share came in at 23 cents per share, an 88% year-over-year decrease. “The overall freight environment remained sluggish, and our largest vertical, automotive, saw a slowdown in January but improved as the quarter progressed,” CEO Tim Phillips said during a call with analysts Friday. “While the results of this quarter were below our historical benchmarks, we remain confident in the resilience of our business model.” The company released first-quarter financial results after the market closed on Thursday. Universal Logistics is a Warren, Michigan-based truckload transportation, intermodal and logistics provider
WARREN, Mich., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULH) was named a 2024 Supplier of the Year by General Motors ("GM").
Universal Logistics Holdings (NASDAQ: ULH) has been honored as a 2024 Supplier of the Year by General Motors at GM's 33rd annual Supplier of the Year event in Phoenix, Arizona.
Proficio Capital Partners LLC makes new $753,000 Investment in Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ULH).
Universal Logistics Holdings reported a 19% year-over-year increase in operating revenue to $465.1 million in the fourth quarter.The company’s adjusted earnings per share decreased 4.9% year over year to 77 cents during the quarter.Universal Logistics beat Wall Street analysts’ revenue estimates of $435.7 million in the fourth quarter but missed on EPS expectations of 92 cents per share.Company officials touted results in its contract logistics segment and demand for heavy-haul services during the quarter.“Our contract logistics segment continues to be the cornerstone of our success,” CEO Tim Phillips said in a news release. “Strong demand for our specialized, heavy-haul services has also enabled our trucking segment to produce solid results during the quarter, and throughout all of 2024.”Universal Logistics (Nasdaq: ULH) is a Warren, Michigan-based truckload transportation, intermodal and logistics provider. The company provides services across the U.S, Mexico, Canada and Colombia and has more than 10,000 employees.Revenue in the contract logistics segment increased 52.7% year over year to $307.4 million.At the end of the fourth quarter, the intermodal segment managed 90 value-added programs, including 20 new rail terminal operations, compared to a total of 71 programs in the fourth quarter of 2023.In the trucking segment, fourth-quarter revenue increased 11.5% year over year to $83.8 million.The number of loads in the company’s trucking segment declined 17% year over year to 36,068 in the fourth quarter.Average operating revenue per load in the trucking segment increased 30% year over year to $2,183. The average number of tractors in the quarter decreased 15.5% year over year to 699.Revenue in the intermodal segment decreased 15.9% year over year to $73.1 million in the fourth quarter. Load volumes in the segment declined 15.3% year over year to 100,457.Average operating revenue per load in the intermodal segment, excluding fuel surcharges, declined 2.2% year over year to $537.Universal Logistics announced a cash dividend of 10.5 cents per share of common stock. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record by April 1.The company will hold a conference call to discuss results with analysts at 10 a.m