WALTER A SOTO
USDOT 1950652 • DBA: SBT EXPRESS • 5825 PREMIERE AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-999992 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-264916-01 | ON FILE | Aug 3, 2024 | Aug 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-24-264916-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-23-253738-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2023 | Aug 3, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1BWHCA1901289171-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2023 | Dec 9, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1976894 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 3, 2023 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-193408-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-21-193408-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-20-168148-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-20-168148-00 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 3, 2021 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-19-146528-00 | REPLACED | May 8, 2020 | Aug 3, 2020 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-19-146528-00 | CANCELLED | May 8, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-19-146528-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 3, 2019 | May 8, 2020 |
| NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | BIPD/Primary | MDX-18-127352-00 | REPLACED | Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 3, 2019 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-97190-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2018 | Jul 7, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-97190-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 22, 2018 | Apr 24, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-97190-01 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2017 | Jan 22, 2018 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-97190-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-264916-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-24-264916-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2025 | Aug 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-23-253738-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2024 | Aug 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHCA1901289171-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 9, 2023 | Dec 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1976894 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-193408-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2022 | Aug 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-21-193408-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-20-168148-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2021 | Aug 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-20-168148-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 3, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-146528-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-146528-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-19-146528-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2020 | May 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC | MDX-18-127352-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2019 | Aug 3, 2019 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-97190-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2018 | Jul 7, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-97190-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2018 | Apr 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-97190-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 22, 2018 | Jan 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-97190-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2017 | Nov 27, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-999992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2025 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2023 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2023 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2022 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 4, 2021 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2020 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2020 |
| MC999992 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 7, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 24, 2018 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2018 |
| MC999992 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2017 |
| MC999992 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 19, 2017 | REVOKED | Jul 16, 2018 |
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
4 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A-HOSPVI | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.22B-LPL | Lighting - Prohibited combination of lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(c) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (28 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
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-5 N/B | ...HB1283 | WALTER A SOTO |
| Jun 19, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records