JOEL ISSAC SOTELO
DBA: OPTIMUS TRUCKING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 1 FMCSA-reportable crash on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JOEL ISSAC SOTELO (USDOT 2136160) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JOEL ISSAC SOTELO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 1 FMCSA-reportable crash on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2136160/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178006 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 8 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 50% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
JOEL ISSAC SOTELO is a motor carrier based in ODESSA, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2136160. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JOEL ISSAC SOTELO is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Odessa, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 75.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in TX (4 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
75.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2W (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; International, Ctsi, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,006 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Nov 15, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ranc | 5 | |
| Peterbilt | 4 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Cps | 1 | |
| Ctsi | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 2.50 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 15.75 | 16 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83247155 | Nov 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | SH 115 MM 314 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 383.23A2, 393.78 | Yes |
| 83246973 | Nov 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | NW LOOP 1910 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.48A, 393.78 | Yes |
| 82993305 | Oct 23, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9TS, 392.2W, 393.9 | Yes |
| 82817963 | Sep 26, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
12 | 393.9(a), 393.11, 393.75(a)(1) | No |
| 81078837 | Mar 6, 2024 | TX | 2 | TX137 SB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
15 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79700518 | Sep 7, 2023 | TX | 1 | US 67 MM 744 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
14 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.11 | Yes |
| 79550806 | Aug 23, 2023 | TX | 2 | FM33 FM33 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
13 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 79333838 | Jul 27, 2023 | TX | 2 | NORTHEAST COUNTY RD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
16 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX3XMBHQE1H6 | Nov 30, 2013 | TX | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM33 FM33 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| IH20 LORAINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
| NORTHEAST COUNTY RD | TX | 1 | 1 |
| NW LOOP 1910 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| SH 115 MM 314 | TX | 1 | 1 |
| TX137 SB | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US 67 MM 744 | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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How to verify JOEL ISSAC SOTELO
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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