Universal Logistics
Houston, Texas, United States · Fleet Management, Logistics, Oil And Gas · 10,821 employees
Universal Logistics, Inc. is a privately held company specializing in time-sensitive domestic and international air and ocean freight. Founded in 1999, it services a diversified account base, primarily for the oilfield services and HVAC industries. Universal has operated under the Company's Airgroup brand since 2001. The company is expected to transition to the Radiant brand in 2025.
Funding history
- Series senior secured promissory note — $195.9M — Oct 2025
Recent signals
- Apr 08, 2026: Universal Logistics Holdings Appoints Michael Rogers as Chief Financial Officer
- Oct 27, 2025: Raised $195.9M in Series senior secured promissory note
- Oct 22, 2025: SEC 8-K (1.01): Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. (Universal) entered into a material definitive agreement on October 22, 2025, involving a credit tenant lease financing transaction. UDOT CTL-Funding, LLC, a subsidiary of Universal, issued a senior secured promissory note for approximately $195.9 million to Wilmington Trust, National Association, acting as trustee for the Ford Lease-Backed Pass-Through Trust. This note carries an interest rate of 6.84% per annum, with monthly payments required, and the full balance due at maturity on November 15, 2034. The transaction is secured by a leasehold deed of trust and other related security agreements, significantly impacting Universal's financial arrangements and capital structure.
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