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J SOTO LLC
Harrisburg, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Authority Revocation Pending
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3983505 · MC 1492227
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1492227 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
42.1% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 35.7% of 14 driver inspections — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 35.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1492227
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2CWSPA19S037954300
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3983505
MC Number
MC-1492227
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 9, 2022
Authority Granted
December 9, 2022
Annual Mileage
1,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Harrisburg, PA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate35.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (30.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
42.1% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA17
MD2
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
10
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0LL312196 | 5 | 3 |
| 2014 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAAL2EH068283 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1KDKE7411 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1LDLN5971 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC3JHHR2218 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML0KH691829 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT7HDJC4496 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2LDLY2970 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4LDLY2162 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML2HL458537 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV872S50824 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | 0246C01844 | DARLINGTON MD | I | 3 | 1 | HOME DEPOT | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC1KDKE7411 |
PA ZZB6721 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | J109621730 | PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP PA | I | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMAAL2EH068283 |
PA ZWB8310 |
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SLSB | Suspension - Leaf spring broken. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | L211621713 | NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP PA | I | 12 | 6 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC1KDKE7411 |
PA ZZB6721 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.106C2-C | OOSCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | H485618604 | MIDDLE PAXTON TWP PA | III | 4 | 1 | LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0LL312196 |
PA ZMR5360 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | H321616709 | GREENE TOWNSHIP PA | III | 8 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0LL312196 |
PA ZMR5360 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | OOSOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | H4A2615304 | REED TOWNSHIP PA | III | 9 | 3 | LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0LL312196 |
PA ZMR5360 |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-MCSR | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | E905611337 | ANTIS TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | HOME DEPOT | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC3JHHR2218 |
PA VBV8941 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | E919606131 | ON S 2ND ST 93 FEET NORTH OF W, PA | II | 2 | 1 | HOME DEPOT | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWDT7HDJC4496 |
PA VBV2074 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| January 28, 2026 | G408602824 | ON US HIGHWAY 322 W AT ARCH RO, PA | III | 2 | — | HOME DEPOT | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC1LDLN5971 |
PA ZZB6785 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | C132000349 | MOUNT UNION PA | I | 4 | — | KYLE MILLER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC1LDLN5971 |
PA ZZB6785 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| HOME DEPOT | 7 | August 24, 2026 |
| LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT | 2 | July 5, 2026 |
| LOWES | 2 | March 20, 2025 |
| KYLE MILLER | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| LOWES XDT | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| L SOTO LLC | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 7, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 9, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 9, 2022 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| July 20, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc |
| July 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY |
| May 24, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Agency Insurance Company of Maryland, Inc |
| October 6, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective November 5, 2026 |
| June 16, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 16, 2026 |
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