Carrier profile · USDOT 2742639 · MC1260480 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Armando J Soto

DBA A J S Transportation · Sun Valley, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightPassengersOther
2
Power units
2
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
30K
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC1260480
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightPassengersOther
Annual mileage
30,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2742639
MC / docket
MC-1260480
Legal name
Armando J Soto
DBA
A J S Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 30, 2015
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 3 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Armando J Soto's USDOT number?

Armando J Soto's USDOT number is 2742639 and its docket number is MC1260480.

Is Armando J Soto authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Armando J Soto's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Armando J Soto's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2026.

Where is Armando J Soto located?

Armando J Soto is located at 11475 Penrose St, Sun Valley, CA, 91352. Phone: (818) 402-5879.

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