G&Y SOTO INC
USDOT 2443037 • 9409 BRIAN WAY, EL CAJON, CA, 92021
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-842910 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 28, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00299 | ON FILE | Oct 26, 2024 | Oct 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK269606 | CANCELLED | Dec 26, 2023 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK269606 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2021 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK269606 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 27, 2020 | Aug 23, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK269606 | REPLACED | Jan 27, 2020 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WK269606 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2019 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0010286 | REPLACED | Jan 10, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0010286 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0010286 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2018 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0008724 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2017 | Oct 24, 2018 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0008724 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | WESFL317679-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2016 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-93096-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 21, 2016 | Oct 24, 2016 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCAD-93096-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2015 | Jun 21, 2016 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1181409-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2014 | Oct 24, 2015 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-01700-13 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2013 | Oct 24, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00299 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK269606 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK269606 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 26, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK269606 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK269606 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2021 | Jul 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK269606 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2020 | Jan 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0010286 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0010286 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2019 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0010286 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2019 | Jan 10, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0008724 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2018 | Oct 24, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0008724 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2017 | Nov 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | WESFL317679-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-93096-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2016 | Oct 24, 2016 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCAD-93096-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1181409-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2015 | Oct 24, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-01700-13 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2024 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2023 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2021 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2020 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2018 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2017 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2016 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 25, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2016 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2015 |
| MC842910 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2014 |
| MC842910 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 31, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 23 | 4 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.372832/-117.167837 | ...794890 | G&Y SOTO INC |
| Jan 19, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | OCEANSIDE | RT5 SB/200ft S SR78 | ...016389 | G&Y SOTO INC |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records