OCTAVIO ORTIZ
USDOT 2858756 • DBA: TAVOS TRANSPORT • 412 INDUSTRIAL AVE, SAN LUIS, AZ, 85349
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-64133-03 | ON FILE | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-64133-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2025 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-64133-03 | REPLACED | Sep 8, 2025 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-64133-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-64133-02 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2024 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-64133-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3247942 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QAZ-63349-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3241888 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 16, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3239146 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2019 | Mar 16, 2020 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3236402 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CMC-3233457 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CXW-3230228 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 16, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-64133-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-64133-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-64133-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-64133-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 8, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-64133-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2025 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-64133-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2024 | Mar 16, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3247942 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QAZ-63349-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3241888 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2021 | Mar 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3239146 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2020 | Mar 16, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3236402 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2019 | Mar 16, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CMC-3233457 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3230228 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2017 | Mar 16, 2017 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 10, 2026 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2026 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2024 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2023 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2022 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2021 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2020 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2019 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2018 |
| MC960330 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2017 |
| MC960330 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2016 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 182 inspections
Violation Summary (344 violations from latest 100 of 182 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 20 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 19 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 16 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 14 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 14 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 11 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 10 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 10 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 8 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 7 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 6 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43B-BATV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Z | Border Zone - Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. | 3 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(g) | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CDHM | Coupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LDCL | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch with hand pressure only. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS-6 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(b) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (182 inspections)
Showing 50 of 182
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ-2021-0273-US1229 | Nov 29, 2021 | 396.7(a) | $2,000 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records