Carrier profile · USDOT 1950652 · MC999992 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Walter A Soto

DBA SBT Express · Lakewood, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2009
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
6
Power units
6
Drivers
21
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
277K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 21.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. Contact details shared with 109 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 rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

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
21.4%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
21.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 19 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.81 per 1M mi
Total inspections
21
Driver inspections
19
Vehicle inspections
14
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
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC999992
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 3, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Bulldog National RRG Group Inc · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
276,694 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1950652
MC / docket
MC-999992
Legal name
Walter A Soto
DBA
SBT Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 6, 2009
Last MCS-150
Mar 7, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 109 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email 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 Walter A Soto's USDOT number?

Walter A Soto's USDOT number is 1950652 and its docket number is MC999992.

Is Walter A Soto authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Walter A Soto's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 21 roadside inspections, a 21.4% vehicle and 21.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Walter A Soto's fleet?

6 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 7, 2025.

What insurance does Walter A Soto carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Bulldog National RRG Group Inc.

Where is Walter A Soto located?

Walter A Soto is located at 5825 Premiere Ave, Lakewood, CA, 90712. Phone: (310) 345-3403.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.