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JOSE A ORTIZ

HARLINGEN, TX

DBA: J A ORTIZ & SONS

USDOT 137256 Active PARTNERSHIP AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated PARTNERSHIP Partner: MICHAEL ORTIZ Partner 2: JOSE LUIS ORTIZ General Freight Produce Grain / Feed / Hay Cold Food Based in HARLINGEN, TX Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 31, 2000
Policy effective · Jan 31, 2017
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 28 days Jan 3, 2000 → Jan 31, 2000
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 3.50 vs 1.80 national (+1.70).
  • 1 fatality on crash record 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: PARTNERSHIP
Partner: MICHAEL ORTIZ
Partner 2: JOSE LUIS ORTIZ
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Cold Food
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — JOSE A ORTIZ (USDOT 137256)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL ORTIZ (Partner); JOSE LUIS ORTIZ (Partner 2)
Organization: PARTNERSHIP

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 28 days — Jan 3, 2000 → Jan 31, 2000
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.50 vs 1.80 national (+1.70).
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/137256/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178022 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 137256
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC236199
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Business org PARTNERSHIP
Partner MICHAEL ORTIZ
Partner 2 JOSE LUIS ORTIZ
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Cold Food
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 171,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (956) 423-0233
Physical
1317 SOUTH J ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 137256
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity PARTNERSHIP
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 171,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.50 vs 1.80 +1.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0
Trailers 14 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
6
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JOSE A ORTIZ is a partnership based in HARLINGEN, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 137256. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

JOSE A ORTIZ is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a partnership, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Harlingen, TX. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (5) and MS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2W (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Timp, and Bren are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,022 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,022 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,022 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 3, 2000 to Jan 31, 2000 (28 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-07 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
Hours of Service
5 violations
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 3 0 0.0% Oct 28, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Jan 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 9
Timpte 6
Bren 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.93 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 3.70 4 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86837755 Jan 16, 2026 MS 3 JACKSON CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R769104 · 1XP5DB9XX5D875722
0 — No
86199099 Oct 28, 2025 TX 1 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R198271 · 1XPXD49X1GD344691
1 396.3A1 No
85523351 Aug 12, 2025 TX 2 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R198271 · 1XPXD49X1GD344691
10 395.22H1, 396.17C, 395.22H2 No
85223641 Jul 11, 2025 TX 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R769104 · 1XP5DB9XX5D875722
3 392.2W No
81962379 Jun 21, 2024 TX 3 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R167066 · 1XP5DB9X3YD528012
0 — No
81950772 Jun 18, 2024 TX 3 US77 RIVIERA SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R198271 · 1XPXD49X1GD344691
0 — No
80696710 Jan 24, 2024 TX 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R198271 · 1XPXD49X1GD344691
2 392.2 No
80186814 Nov 14, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R167066 · 1XP5DB9X3YD528012
1 393.83(g) No
79296572 Jul 28, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R167066 · 1XP5DB9X3YD528012
0 — No
79125196 Jul 9, 2023 TX 3 tx-lat:27---32-21.78n
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1M98952 · 1XP7D49X5BD763202
0 — No
79040166 Jun 26, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R167068 · 1XPXD49X9AD797206
0 — No
79040164 Jun 26, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1M29802 · 1XP5DB9XX5D875722
0 — No
78833966 May 30, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX 1M29802 · 1XP5DB9XX5D875722
0 — No
78823748 May 30, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R167068 · 1XPXD49X9AD797206
0 — No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX3WIAHQE1IY Oct 13, 2013 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245403903C Oct 12, 2006 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2453320025 Sep 13, 2004 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL7124921902 Apr 15, 2002 FL 1 0 Yes No Fatal
TX009209420B Sep 6, 1999 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX009206217B Sep 3, 1999 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC236199
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 17, 2005 MC236199-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (26 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776314002 91X $750,000 Jan 31, 2017 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776314-8007-071 CARGO — Jan 31, 2007 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT776314-8007-071 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2007 Jan 31, 2017 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT774256-8006-061 CARGO — Jan 31, 2006 Jan 31, 2007 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT774256-8006-061 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2006 Jan 31, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. IMP 6543085 CARGO — Jan 31, 2005 Jan 31, 2006 REPLACED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON BBRT03355 CARGO — Jan 31, 2004 Jan 31, 2005 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. WI 67 28 06 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2003 Jan 31, 2006 REPLACED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY ATC2957507 CARGO — Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2004 CANCELLED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY ATC2957507 CARGO — Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2002 REPLACED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY PLP5008305 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2003 CANCELLED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY PLP5008305 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2002 Jan 31, 2002 REPLACED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO REL 345 354 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2001 Jan 31, 2002 CANCELLED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO REL 345 354 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2001 Jan 31, 2002 CANCELLED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO REL 345 354 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2001 Dec 20, 2001 CANCELLED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO REL 345 354 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2001 Jan 31, 2001 REPLACED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO ECA04041 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 2000 Jan 31, 2001 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 28 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 3, 2000 to Jan 31, 2000
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO ECA02771 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 1999 Jan 3, 2000 CANCELLED
MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY IMD0535 CARGO — Jan 31, 1999 Jan 31, 2002 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL470938 CARGO — Jan 31, 1995 Feb 28, 1999 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL470938 CARGO — Jan 31, 1995 Jan 31, 1999 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. EFM101931 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 1995 Feb 28, 1999 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. EFM101931 BIPD/Primary — Jan 31, 1995 Jan 31, 1999 REPLACED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY NKC2016762 BIPD — Jan 31, 1994 Jan 31, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 31, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 31, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jan 31, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  5. Jan 31, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  6. Feb 17, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Feb 7, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Feb 7, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Jan 31, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  10. Feb 13, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jan 31, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 31, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  14. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  15. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Dec 20, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  19. Jan 31, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  20. Jan 31, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  21. Feb 10, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jan 3, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  23. Jan 3, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 28 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 31, 2000)
  24. Feb 28, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  25. Feb 28, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  26. Jan 31, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jan 31, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jan 31, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jan 31, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US 77 RIVIERA TX 6 0
US77 RIVIERA SCALE TX 4 0
JACKSON CO MS 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.83(g) Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JOSE A ORTIZ

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JOSE A ORTIZ

Is JOSE A ORTIZ an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JOSE A ORTIZ is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 137256 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JOSE A ORTIZ's safety rating? ▾
JOSE A ORTIZ's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has JOSE A ORTIZ had? ▾
14 roadside inspections are on file for JOSE A ORTIZ in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JOSE A ORTIZ's out-of-service rate? ▾
JOSE A ORTIZ has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 14 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JOSE A ORTIZ based? ▾
JOSE A ORTIZ reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1317 SOUTH J ST, HARLINGEN, Texas 78550. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JOSE A ORTIZ have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JOSE A ORTIZ holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC236199). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JOSE A ORTIZ operate? ▾
JOSE A ORTIZ self-reports 4 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JOSE A ORTIZ had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JOSE A ORTIZ in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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