HUGO A BARRERA ALVAREZ
USDOT 1835320 • DBA: GATO TRANSPORT • 360 E 236TH ST, CARSON, CA, 90745
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-665345 | REVOKED | May 25, 2010 | Nov 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04175386 | ON FILE | Oct 8, 2021 | Nov 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-100503-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2020 | Oct 8, 2021 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-100503-01 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-100503-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2019 | Oct 8, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN247219 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 8, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-95335-02 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-95335-02 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-95535-02 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-95335-02 | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-95335-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 27, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-95335-01 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 8, 2016 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM397042 | CANCELLED | Oct 8, 2015 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM396918 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT101990 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2011 | Mar 22, 2012 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP493273 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2011 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP493273 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2011 | Aug 9, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 493273 | CANCELLED | Jul 2, 2010 | Mar 19, 2011 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM391106 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 |
| GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | BIPD/Primary | CTM391106 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2009 | May 19, 2010 |
| FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CAT-2008-0011-01-269 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CAT-2008-0011-01-269 | CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2009 | May 28, 2009 |
| FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CAT-2008-0011-01-269 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2008 | Mar 31, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04175386 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-100503-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2021 | Oct 8, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-100503-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-100503-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2020 | Oct 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN247219 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2019 | Oct 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-95335-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2018 | Oct 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-95335-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2017 | Oct 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-95535-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-95335-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-95335-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2017 | Oct 8, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-95335-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2017 | Jan 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM397042 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 8, 2016 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM396918 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2015 | Sep 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | CT101990 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP493273 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2011 | Aug 9, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP493273 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2011 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 493273 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2011 | Mar 19, 2011 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM391106 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 2, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 |
| CANCEL | GLOBAL HAWK INSURANCE COMPANY, A RRG | CTM391106 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2010 | May 19, 2010 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | CAT-2008-0011-01-269 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2009 | Jul 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | CAT-2008-0011-01-269 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2009 | May 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP | CAT-2008-0011-01-269 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2009 | Mar 31, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-665345 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-665345 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-665345 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-665345 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-665345 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2021 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 13, 2020 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2018 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2017 |
| MC665345 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 10, 2017 | REVOKED | Nov 19, 2025 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 6, 2016 |
| MC665345 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 19, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 11, 2017 |
| MC665345 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 2, 2015 | REVOKED | Sep 8, 2015 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2011 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2010 |
| MC665345 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 8, 2010 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2012 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2009 |
| MC665345 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 1, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2009 |
| MC665345 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 29, 2008 | REVOKED | May 25, 2010 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 3 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5A3-IDUI | Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage regardless of its alcohol con | 2 | 0 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-VAC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A4-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.71A-D | Driver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLAINFIELD(HENDRICKS) | I-70 EB AT THE 66MM | ...KF5222 | HUGO A BARRERA ALVAREZ |
| Jan 8, 2025 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY | INTERSTATE 10 | ...LR3835 | GATO TRANSPORT |
| Sep 25, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RP 2256 | ...LR3835 | GATO TRANSPORT |
| Feb 15, 2023 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M257 | ...GT4304 | GATO TRANSPORT |
| Oct 7, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events