JC ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 1701215 • DBA: ORION CARRIER • 4313 PAN AMERICAN BLVD, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-624431 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-255331 | ON FILE | Nov 10, 2025 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-255331 | ACTIVE | Nov 10, 2025 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02369202 | ON FILE | Sep 18, 2008 | May 14, 2009 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-255331 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-46-2-255331 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352166-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352166-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0180 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L6295 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI21L6295 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2022 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000120-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2021 | Oct 3, 2022 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TTT-92-2-201608 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2021 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA2873 | CANCELLED | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | BIPD/Primary | CA01022568 | REPLACED | Aug 16, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN209165 | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2018 | Aug 16, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN209165 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2017 | Feb 24, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN150479 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2015 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47-308808-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 20, 2012 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47 308808 00 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 20, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47 308808 00 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2011 | Sep 24, 2011 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 47-308808-00 | REPLACED | Oct 24, 2007 | Aug 18, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | PIA02369201 | CANCELLED | Oct 24, 2007 | Sep 18, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-255331 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2026 | Apr 27, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-255331 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-255331 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-46-2-255331 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2025 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352166-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-TX-19-S0352166-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL-RMGA2023-TX0180 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L6295 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 3, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L6295 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000120-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2022 | Oct 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TTT-92-2-201608 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2021 | Oct 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA2873 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2020 | Oct 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA01022568 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2019 | Oct 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN209165 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2019 | Aug 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN209165 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 24, 2018 | Feb 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN150479 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2017 | Oct 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-308808-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2015 | Jul 18, 2015 |
| NAMECHG | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47 308808 00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2012 | Aug 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47 308808 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2011 | Sep 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-308808-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2011 | Aug 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02369202 | CARGO | May 14, 2009 | May 14, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02369201 | CARGO | Sep 18, 2008 | Sep 18, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-624431 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-624431 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-624431 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2025 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2025 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2023 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2022 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2021 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2020 |
| MC624431 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 14, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2017 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2015 |
| MC624431 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 6, 2012 | REVOKED | Mar 5, 2018 |
| MC624431 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 23, 2012 | REVOKED | Aug 20, 2012 |
| MC624431 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2008 |
| MC624431 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 9, 2007 | REVOKED | Mar 19, 2009 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (188 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 27 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 13 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 9 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 3 | 3 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.3 | 393.3 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(1) | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (48 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-12 | ...KL4070 | JC ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC |
| Sep 16, 2021 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...292402 | JC ORTIZ ENTERPRISES INC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX-2023-0059-US1628 | Mar 18, 2023 | 396.7(a) | $4,050 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events