SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 2598150 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: GABRIELA AGUILERA General Freight Produce Cold Food Based in BUELLTON, CA Insurance watch: HIGH Grade B · 75
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Aug 28, 2017
Policy effective · May 8, 2026
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
  • Prior insurance gap · 22 days Aug 6, 2017 → Aug 28, 2017
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: GABRIELA AGUILERA
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2598150)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): GABRIELA AGUILERA (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.
  • Prior insurance gap · 22 days — Aug 6, 2017 → Aug 28, 2017
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2598150/
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 5/5 scored components (mean 75/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240416 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100

Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $750,000

MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary

3 active policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2598150
In FMCSA records since Apr 9, 2015 (~11y)
MC / docket MC912258
Company officer GABRIELA AGUILERA
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 210,430 mi
Contact & address
Physical
348 KENDALE RD
BUELLTON, CA 93427
Mailing
348 KENDALE ROAD
BUELLTON, CA 93427
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2598150
In FMCSA records since Apr 9, 2015 (~11y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 210,430 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 5.14 vs 1.80 +3.34
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 4 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 30 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 7 7 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 14.29% 0%
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections
30
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
4 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in BUELLTON, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2598150. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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 overview

SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in Buellton, CA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 57% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (4) and OR (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Hyundai Translead, Kenworth, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,416 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 28, 2016 to Apr 30, 2016 (2 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 6, 2017 to Aug 28, 2017 (22 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 3 1 33.3% Jan 8, 2025
Oregon (OR) 3 0 0.0% Mar 3, 2025
Washington (WA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 12
Utility 11
Hyundai Translead 8
Freightliner 4
International 3
Volvo 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.50 1 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 6 6.62 7 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 4.29 4 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 2.66 3 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 (30 rows) View all 30 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85837020 Sep 17, 2025 WA 3 BELLEVUE WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
5 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84020151 Mar 3, 2025 OR 3 WOODBURN OR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83559030 Jan 8, 2025 CA 3 MODESTO AREA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2 Yes
82721779 Sep 19, 2024 CA 2 MADERA AREA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
13 392.2, 391.11(b)(2), 393.11 No
82666655 Sep 16, 2024 OR 2 COLD SPRINGS OR
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
7 395.8(e)(1), 395.32(b), 390.21T(b)(1) No
82412646 Aug 16, 2024 OR 3 KLAMATH FALLS OR
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8(e)(1), 395.28(c) No
82364176 Aug 11, 2024 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
5 395.8(e)(1), 395.26(b), 392.2 No
81536605 May 6, 2024 CA 3 COTTONWOOD IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2 No
81522146 May 4, 2024 WA 3 CHENEY WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8(e)(1), 395.22(h)(4) Yes
81345221 Apr 12, 2024 WA 2 DRYDEN WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2, 393.95(f), 391.11(b)(2) No
81299796 Apr 7, 2024 CA 3 COTTONWOOD IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81201725 Mar 23, 2024 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.48(a), 392.2, 393.45 No
81202281 Mar 20, 2024 CA 2 GRAPEVINE CVEF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81119760 Mar 13, 2024 CA 1 DUNSMUIR GRADE IF
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81099082 Mar 13, 2024 CA 3 SAN JOQAUIN COUNTY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 393.60(c) Yes
80392464 Dec 13, 2023 OR 3 or-bend---2-mi-s-bend
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80199620 Nov 14, 2023 WA 3 DU PONT WA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.34A1-ELDDFN, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR No
79908563 Oct 13, 2023 CO 3 TRINIDAD POE NB
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.17(c), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) No
79435670 Aug 17, 2023 CO 3 TRINIDAD POE NB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 392.2, 392.9a(a)(2) No
79422017 Aug 15, 2023 CO 1 CORTEZ POE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
10 393.45(b)(2), 396.17(c), 393.48(a) Yes
79225058 Jul 24, 2023 OR 3 or-ashland-poe---3.5-mi-n-ashland
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79189206 Jul 18, 2023 OR 2 or-booth-ranch---3-mi-n-myrtle-cr
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.95(a) No
79062487 Jul 3, 2023 OR 3 or-ashland-poe---3.5-mi-n-ashland
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
2 390.17, 392.71(a) No
79000099 Jun 26, 2023 CA 3 TRUCK VILLAGE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
78800452 Jun 1, 2023 OR 2 or-ashland-poe---3.5-mi-n-ashland
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OR2025400008 Jan 11, 2025 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2024400008 Jan 19, 2024 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA1602300058 Apr 7, 2023 CA 0 1 Yes No Injury
NV0220200590 Feb 9, 2022 NV 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 12, 2025 MC912258-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 7, 2017 MC912258-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
May 4, 2015 MC912258-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (38 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0011010-02 91X $750,000 May 8, 2026 On file ACTIVE
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0011010-02 BIPD/Primary $750,000 May 8, 2026 Jun 10, 2026 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0011010-02 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Apr 2, 2026 On file ACTIVE
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2026 On file ACTIVE
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Mar 11, 2026 Apr 2, 2026 REPLACED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Feb 12, 2026 Mar 11, 2026 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Nov 9, 2025 Feb 12, 2026 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Oct 10, 2025 Nov 9, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2025 Oct 10, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2025 Sep 17, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-01 BIPD/Primary Apr 2, 2025 Aug 10, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 11, 2024 Apr 20, 2025 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 11, 2024 Apr 2, 2025 REPLACED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Nov 9, 2024 Dec 11, 2024 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 17, 2024 Nov 9, 2024 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2024 Oct 17, 2024 CANCELLED
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Jul 13, 2024 Aug 1, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Jun 5, 2024 Jul 13, 2024 CANCELLED
TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY TSMDXCA-0001451-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 12, 2024 Jun 5, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-23-237729-02 BIPD/Primary Feb 10, 2024 Apr 12, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-23-237729-02 BIPD/Primary Apr 12, 2023 Feb 10, 2024 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-22-211298-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 13, 2022 Apr 12, 2023 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-21-185603-00 BIPD/Primary Jan 19, 2022 Apr 13, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-21-185603-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 2, 2021 Jan 19, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC MDX-20-161237-00 BIPD/Primary Apr 1, 2020 Apr 2, 2021 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 8, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 15, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Apr 12, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 2, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Apr 2, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 11, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Feb 20, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Feb 12, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 26, 2026
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Nov 9, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Oct 21, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Oct 10, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Sep 18, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Sep 17, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Sep 2, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Aug 12, 2025
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Aug 10, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Aug 4, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Jul 21, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Apr 20, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Apr 4, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Apr 2, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Dec 11, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Nov 9, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Oct 25, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Oct 17, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Sep 25, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Aug 1, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jul 13, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  30. Jun 26, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Jun 5, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. May 15, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Apr 12, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  34. Apr 2, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Feb 10, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  36. Jan 18, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  37. Apr 12, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  38. Mar 31, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  39. Apr 13, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO RRG, LLC
  40. Apr 11, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 22 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 8 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 4 2
395.24(c)(2)(iii) Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Hours of Service 3 0
395.32(b) Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time Hours of Service 3 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
391.11(b)(2) Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. Driver Fitness 2 0
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
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How to verify SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC

Is SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2598150 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety rating?
SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC had?
30 roadside inspections are on file for SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rate?
SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 348 KENDALE RD, BUELLTON, California 93427. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC912258). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOTERO'S TRANSPORTATION LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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