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Legal: ROBERTO SOTO RAMIREZ
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202647 inspections · 56 violations (7 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
12
3× · sev 4
- 2396.5B-HWSLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Hubs - Wheel seal leaking
4
2× · sev 2
- 3396.3A1-BARSVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
4
1× · sev 4
- 4393.48A-BMBCBDVehicle Maintenance
Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
4
1× · sev 4
- 5393.45D-BAALVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.60EVehicle Maintenance
Windshield - Obstructed
3
3× · sev 1
- 7396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBVehicle Maintenance
Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
3
1× · sev 3
- 8393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 9390.21TC-MC
Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 1 states
- CA30
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in San Diego County, CA
Medium impact36 of 55 violations in the last 12 months (65%) came from inspections in San Diego County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from San Diego County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 70% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 8%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection5× · 7%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 5%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 10%
- 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure2× · 8%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.4× · 12%
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× · 3%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 3%
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 396.5B-HWSL×2Hubs - Wheel seal leaking · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- Look for shiny/streaked lug nuts on the walk-around
- Torque wheels after service and re-torque on schedule
- 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.47A-LJNBrakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA12 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi5 drivers
- Company officer
- ROBERTO SOTO RAMIREZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2012-03-05
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-03-12
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 5 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 5 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares emails with 1 other carrier — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
37 events- 02/04/2026Insurance filed — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy NHS1900398
- 02/04/2026Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1596805
- 01/08/2026COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/02/2026)
- 03/12/2025MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2022)
- 02/04/2025Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1307845
- 01/08/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/24/2025)
- 02/04/2024Insurance cancelled — NEW HORIZON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NHS1055063
- 01/08/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/26/2024)
- 02/04/2023Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMC-3247574
- 01/09/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/06/2023)
- 02/04/2022Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMC-3244396
- 01/10/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/02/2022)
- 02/04/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMC-3241600
- 01/08/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2021)
- 02/04/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMC-3238810
- 01/08/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2020)
- 02/04/2019Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CMC-3236069
- 01/08/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2019)
- 02/04/2018Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 839783
- 01/08/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/05/2018)
- 02/04/2017Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 601357
- 01/09/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/03/2017)
- 02/04/2016Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 406044
- 01/08/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/2016)
- 03/14/2015Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 406044
- 02/04/2015Insurance cancelled — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 241825
- 02/04/2015Insurance replaced — COMMERCIAL ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 406044
- 01/08/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/04/2015)
- 04/28/2014ENTERPRISE — REINSTATED
- 04/16/2014Insurance cancelled — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6SAA3-548439
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2018-08-02
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-03-12
- Reported mileage
- 133,709 mi (2022)
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