Item  8.01. OTHER EVENTS

Leo Blumenauer, the Vice President of Business Development for Universal Truckload Systems, Inc., passed away on November 10, 2006. Until a successor can be identified, Mr. Blumenauer’s responsibilities are being handled for the Registrant by others.

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

   UNIVERSAL TRUCKLOAD SERVICES, INC.
Date: November 13, 2006   

/s/ Robert E. Sigler

   Robert E. Sigler
  

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,

Secretary and Treasurer