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LUIS ALBERT ORTEGA

USDOT 1823915 • DBA: WESTERN STATE TRANSPORTATION • 435 HICKORY ST, HEREFORD, TX, 79045

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,823,915
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Texas
Phone
8063635166
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
553,553
BOC-3 Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Physical Address
435 HICKORY ST, HEREFORD, TX, 79045
Contact
Phone: 8063635166

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 29, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-661785ACTIVEUnknownAug 4, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP11440AON FILEJun 29, 2014Aug 1, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP11440ACANCELLEDJun 29, 2014Aug 4, 2025
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0041672CANCELLEDJun 29, 2013Jun 29, 2014
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0036929REPLACEDJun 29, 2012Jun 29, 2012
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0036929CANCELLEDJun 29, 2012Jun 29, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN628106CANCELLEDOct 24, 2008Dec 6, 2009

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP11440ABIPD/PrimaryAug 4, 2025Aug 4, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP11440ABIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0041672BIPD/PrimaryJun 29, 2014Jun 29, 2014
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0036929BIPD/PrimaryJun 29, 2013Jun 29, 2013
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0036929BIPD/PrimaryJun 29, 2012Jun 29, 2012
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN628106BIPD/PrimaryDec 6, 2009Dec 6, 2009

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-661785INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC661785CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 8, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 4, 2025
MC661785CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 2, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 30, 2014
MC661785CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 3, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 1, 2013
MC661785MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJul 10, 2012—Unknown
MC661785MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDNov 17, 2008REVOKEDDec 14, 2009

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Apr 15, 2013New Entrant Revoked - Expedited ActionsACTIVEApr 20, 2013

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
21
Violations
80
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 21 of 21 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 21 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (80 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (80 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions1004Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection803Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11RTLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(g)(3)390.21(g)(3)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.81vs nat'l 1.80
+2.01 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (21 inspections)

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Inspection History (21 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 10, 202687285047RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5396.17C, 393.60D, 393.75A1No
Mar 2, 202687227296RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6396.17C, 392.2RG, 393.48ANo
Nov 12, 202586323135RoadsideTXLevel 2WEST SEMI-TRAILER8393.11TU, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Oct 16, 202586110154RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.60C, 393.60D, 392.2RGNo
Sep 19, 202585841556RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11TU, 393.9, 392.2RGNo
Jul 9, 202585208939RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTI SEMI-TRAILER8393.11RT, 393.11TL, 393.11TUNo
Apr 25, 202584584183RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60DNo
Apr 18, 202584498365RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60D, 396.17CNo
Apr 12, 202584458241US60 EBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11TU, 393.60DNo
Mar 18, 202584183249RoadsideTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5396.17C, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Mar 5, 202584096175US385 SB MM 148TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.60D, 393.78, 392.2RGNo
Feb 21, 202583945651TEXICO PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2WESD SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.55ENo
Feb 4, 202583800513RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60D, 396.17CNo
Jan 13, 202583674399US 60TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.48A, 393.55C1, 393.9TNo
Nov 6, 202483138639RoadsideTXLevel 2WSTI SEMI-TRAILER9393.11, 393.11TU, 393.55C1No
Oct 4, 202482881062US385 SB MM 150TXLevel 2WSTI SEMI-TRAILER4392.2, 390.21(a), 393.60(d)No
Sep 24, 202482860495RoadsideTXLevel 1WEST SEMI-TRAILER5393.11, 393.45, 393.47(e)Yes
Aug 19, 202482437348RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21(g)(3)No
May 4, 202481534344RoadsideTXLevel 2WEST SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 19, 202481448908IH40 WBTXLevel 2WEST SEMI-TRAILER2393.78, 393.9(a)No
Jan 31, 202480756840US60 MM 366TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR6396.17(c), 392.2, 393.11No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 5.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY1
IH40 WB1
US385 SB MM 1481
US385 SB MM 1501
US 601
US60 EB1
US60 MM 3661

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 22, 2023TXTOW00NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...MM7492LUIS ALBERT ORTEGA
Mar 11, 2021TXINJURY01NOT LISTEDNOT REPORTED...LV3026LUIS ALBERT ORTEGA
Sep 18, 2020TXTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 4, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-661785
Aug 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 11, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 18, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 29, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 20, 2013
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
Apr 15, 2013
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
Jun 29, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 6, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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