WALTER A SOTO

USDOT 1950652 • DBA: SBT EXPRESS • 5825 PREMIERE AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,950,652
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
3103453403
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
276,694
Physical Address
5825 PREMIERE AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712
Mailing Address
5825 PREMIERE AVE, LAKEWOOD, CA, 90712
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 3, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-999992ACTIVEUnknownAug 5, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-24-264916-01ON FILEAug 3, 2024Aug 3, 2025

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-24-264916-01CANCELLEDAug 3, 2024Aug 15, 2025
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-23-253738-00CANCELLEDDec 9, 2023Aug 3, 2024
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.BIPD/Primary1BWHCA1901289171-00CANCELLEDAug 3, 2023Dec 9, 2023
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1976894CANCELLEDAug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2023
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-21-193408-00CANCELLEDAug 1, 2022Aug 3, 2022
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-21-193408-00CANCELLEDAug 3, 2021Aug 1, 2022
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-20-168148-00CANCELLEDAug 3, 2020Aug 16, 2021
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-20-168148-00REPLACEDAug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2021
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-19-146528-00REPLACEDMay 8, 2020Aug 3, 2020
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-19-146528-00CANCELLEDMay 8, 2020Aug 20, 2020
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-19-146528-00CANCELLEDAug 3, 2019May 8, 2020
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCBIPD/PrimaryMDX-18-127352-00REPLACEDAug 3, 2018Aug 3, 2019
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-97190-01CANCELLEDApr 24, 2018Jul 7, 2018
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-97190-01CANCELLEDJan 22, 2018Apr 24, 2018
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-97190-01CANCELLEDNov 27, 2017Jan 22, 2018
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCAD-97190-01CANCELLEDJul 7, 2017Nov 27, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-24-264916-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2025Aug 15, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-24-264916-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2025Aug 3, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-23-253738-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2024Aug 3, 2024
CANCELACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.1BWHCA1901289171-00BIPD/PrimaryDec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1976894BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2023Aug 3, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-21-193408-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2022Aug 3, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-21-193408-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2022Aug 1, 2022
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-20-168148-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 16, 2021Aug 16, 2021
TERM/REPLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-20-168148-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2021Aug 3, 2021
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-19-146528-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 20, 2020Aug 20, 2020
TERM/REPLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-19-146528-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2020Aug 3, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-19-146528-00BIPD/PrimaryMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020
TERM/REPLNATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLCMDX-18-127352-00BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 2019Aug 3, 2019
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-97190-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 7, 2018Jul 7, 2018
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-97190-01BIPD/PrimaryApr 24, 2018Apr 24, 2018
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-97190-01BIPD/PrimaryJan 22, 2018Jan 22, 2018
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCAD-97190-01BIPD/PrimaryNov 27, 2017Nov 27, 2017

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-999992INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (13 events)

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Authority Action History (13 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 21, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 5, 2025
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 8, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 2, 2024
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 13, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 11, 2023
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 7, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2023
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 1, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 5, 2022
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 20, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2021
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 24, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 28, 2020
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 13, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 15, 2020
MC999992MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDAug 7, 2018Unknown
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 28, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 24, 2018
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 26, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 5, 2018
MC999992CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 31, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 3, 2017
MC999992MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 19, 2017REVOKEDJul 16, 2018

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
18%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
28
Violations
53
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.3%
Driver OOS %
10.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states28 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (53 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRTCWheel/rim defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-HOSPVIFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.22B-LPLLighting - Prohibited combination of lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.50(c)Steering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19(a)(2)390.19(a)(2)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.89vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

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)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687469181CASTAIC IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 3, 202687203122LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3UTIM SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 20, 202687122682DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 3KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 30, 202686929599SAN JON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 22, 202686881853MARANA AZAZLevel 2CIMC VEHIC SEMI-TRAILER6393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.60DYes
Oct 13, 202586049821LONG BEACHCALevel 5KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Oct 13, 202586049820LONG BEACHCALevel 5GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 9, 202585740377RoadsideCALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
Sep 4, 202585696939CASTAIC IFCALevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 7, 202585446007MONUMENT COCOLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Apr 7, 202584333676CASTAIC IFCALevel 1KENW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 202584083198DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LSML, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A-HOSPVIYes
Feb 13, 202583873140DESERT HILLS IFCALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-BHTD, 393.22B-LPL, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Jan 9, 202583594401CHOWCHILLA RIVER IFCALevel 1KENW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLEQP, 393.47E, 396.5B-HWSLNo
Dec 12, 202483391105CONEJO IFCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEQPNo
Dec 3, 202483301252CASTAIC IFCALevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 26, 202483277956MADERA AREACALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER10393.205A-WRTC, 395.8F1-HOSM, 392.2-SLLEQPYes
Nov 1, 202483110591BENSON AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E-B, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Oct 25, 202483058052MARANA AZAZLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.8E-HOSPDNo
Aug 7, 202482329490CASTAIC IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 7, 202482329898POMONACALevel 3WSTS TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Jun 10, 202481834194RoadsideCALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5392.2, 393.60(e), 393.95(a)No
May 4, 202481561540GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 2WSTS TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a)(3), 392.2Yes
Apr 29, 202481477078NIMITZ IFCALevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR5393.50(c), 390.19(a)(2), 393.47(e)No
Mar 3, 202481019259CASTAIC IFCALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 29, 202481033003GRAPEVINE IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 13, 202378894867CASTAIC IFCALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 22, 202378435347VISALIA AREACALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 9, 2026CATOW00UNINCORPORATEDI-5 N/B...HB1283WALTER A SOTO
Jun 19, 2020CATOW00

Compliance Timeline

20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 9, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in CA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 5, 2025
Authority
Aug 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Dec 9, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 16, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 20, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Jun 19, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 8, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 3, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC • BIPD/Primary
Jul 7, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 22, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 27, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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