SOTEX XPRESS LLC
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 202644 inspections · 51 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.11A1-CSLRRVehicle Maintenance
Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
6
2× · sev 3
- 3393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
6
1× · sev 6
- 4393.9HVehicle Maintenance
Inoperable head lamps
6
1× · sev 6
- 5392.2WNot in SMS
Excessive Weight violation
4
4×
- 6393.9Vehicle Maintenance
Inoperable Required Lamp
4
2× · sev 2
- 7393.60C
Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
2
2×
- 8395.30B1-ELDDFRHours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9393.207B
Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged
1
1×
- 10393.78Vehicle Maintenance
Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
1
1× · sev 1
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- TX13
- KS10
- CO6
- NE1
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 Republic County, KS
Medium impact19 of 44 violations in the last 12 months (43%) came from inspections in Republic County, KS. 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 Republic County, KS to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 62%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 38%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× · 42%
- 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× · 29%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 8%
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× · 8%
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 8%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 65% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× · 12%
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19975× · 8%
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp7× · 8%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 9%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× · 4%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 2%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× · 13%
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× · 7%
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.1× · 2%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- 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.
- 393.9×2Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged · OOS
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
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 NHTSA38 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 8 more.
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+ mi8 drivers
- Company officer
- JUAN C GONZALEZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2015-04-09
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-05-13
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 10 trucks · 3 owned tractors · 3 owned trailers · 7 leased/term tractors.
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 VINs or officers with 54 other carriers — 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
26 events- 05/13/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2023)
- 04/03/2026Insurance filed — Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy DD02-RAL020427-02
- 04/03/2026Insurance cancelled — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy DD02-RAL020427-01
- 03/09/2026CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/03/2026)
- 04/03/2025Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289612-01
- 03/12/2025Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289612-01
- 03/07/2025CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/31/2025)
- 02/11/2025Insurance replaced — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289612-01
- 12/29/2024Insurance cancelled — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1BWHTX1901289612-00
- 12/02/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/30/2024)
- 12/29/2023Insurance cancelled — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CS BSR 00000463-00
- 12/04/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/28/2023)
- 12/29/2022Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WN314936
- 12/29/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy LTO0039038
- 01/13/2020Insurance name changed — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WH10723322
- 12/29/2019Insurance replaced — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WH10723322
- 12/29/2019Insurance cancelled — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WH10723322
- 12/11/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/09/2019)
- 12/02/2019CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/04/2019)
- 12/29/2017Insurance cancelled — HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A42512065
- 12/04/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/29/2017)
- 12/29/2016Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3000063
- 12/02/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2016)
- 02/01/2016MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 12/29/2015Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy PMT3000063
- 04/09/2015Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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
- Compliance review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2025-03-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-05-13
- Reported mileage
- 333,220 mi (2023)
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