CORTEZ & SON TRUCKING LLC
LOS ANGELES, CA
CORTEZ & SON TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in LOS ANGELES, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2708387. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 13 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CORTEZ & SON TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Los Angeles, CA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 60% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and NM (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (64.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Trao, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 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) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Trail-Eze | 3 | |
| Wilson | 3 | |
| Extr | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Petr | 1 |
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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86148822 | Oct 23, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85893213 | Sep 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85462424 | Aug 9, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.60D | No |
| 85259832 | Jul 17, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-san-onofre-if-(southbound) |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84672664 | Apr 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.81-H, 396.5B-L, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 83228904 | Nov 20, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-san-onofre--nb-if |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83078046 | Nov 3, 2024 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 81816896 | Jun 7, 2024 | CA | 3 | RIVERSIDE AREA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81274052 | Apr 1, 2024 | CA | 1 | SR-14 NB PIT SCALE |
PETR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81274882 | Mar 29, 2024 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81177245 | Mar 22, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80875978 | Feb 15, 2024 | CA | 1 | CONEJO CVEF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.5(b), 392.2, 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 80131438 | Oct 24, 2023 | CA | 1 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.209(d) | No |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2022 | MC1466857-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA865425916 | 91X | Nov 6, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002689 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002689 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2024 | Feb 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA81002689 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003815 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003815 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101298 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 11, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | WIC1002640-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 7, 2025
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Nov 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2023
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Dec 11, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 11, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 22, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 3 | 0 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RIVERSIDE AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-14 NB PIT SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1466857
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify CORTEZ & SON TRUCKING LLC
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- 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.
- 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.
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