- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 113 days (since Jan 24, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
CORTES TOWING ENTERPRISES INC is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2547660. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 15 power units and 13 drivers, with 90 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.6%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CORTES TOWING ENTERPRISES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 13 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 41 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
41 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 16% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (41 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
7.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | Apr 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (90 rows) View all 90 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87547597 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87547596 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87547595 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87547530 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87481168 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87481167 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87481166 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87481165 | Apr 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87424669 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87424668 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87424592 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87424591 | Mar 27, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85192508 | Jul 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-palm-avenue-@-hollister-street |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85181924 | Jul 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-palm-avenue-@-hollister-street |
FRAI STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85181836 | Jul 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-palm-avenue-@-hollister-street |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84354989 | Apr 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | MAIN ST JWO I-805 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84354988 | Apr 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | MAIN ST JWO I-805 |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84354987 | Apr 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | MAIN ST JWO I-805 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84354902 | Apr 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | MAIN ST JWO I-805 |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84318803 | Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84308114 | Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84308113 | Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84308112 | Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE |
FRAI STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84259445 | Mar 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 84233103 | Mar 25, 2025 | CA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0009764026 | Jan 8, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| CA6452302678 | Jun 23, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA6452110816 | Jul 12, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| CA0009068236 | Apr 30, 2020 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| CA0008206932 | Dec 10, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA0006923341 | Aug 13, 2015 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2014 | MC887634-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GA26MOT02366400 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | REPLACED |
| OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TARPX-CP-000000236-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2022 | Jan 24, 2026 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216533 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2021 | Nov 22, 2022 | REPLACED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP112154 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2020 | Nov 22, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP008072 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2020 | Nov 22, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP008072 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2019 | Mar 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP008072 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2019 | Feb 4, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02115100 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002688 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2018 | Sep 30, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXQ0016301 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2017 | Sep 30, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 864460 10 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2016 | Sep 30, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7806358991 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2014 | Oct 30, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7806358991 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2014 | Sep 30, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 24, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 24, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 22, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 23, 2021
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Nov 22, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 23, 2020
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Nov 22, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 4, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 22, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2019
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Sep 30, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Sep 30, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2018
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Oct 2, 2017
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Sep 30, 2017insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Oct 4, 2016
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Sep 30, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Sep 29, 2015oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
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Dec 3, 2014
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAIN ST JWO I-805 | CA | 13 | 0 |
| HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | CA | 12 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 5 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 3 | 2 |
| SAN DIEGO | CA | 2 | 0 |
| 405 NB CARSON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC887634
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NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OBSIDIAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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90 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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