DBA: J A ORTIZ & SONS

JOSE A ORTIZ

DOT 137256 MC 236199 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
16 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
4 units

Drivers: 4

Trailers: 14 (14 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1317 SOUTH J ST, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550

Phone Number

(956) 423-0233

Mailing Address

1317 SOUTH J ST, HARLINGEN, TX, 78550

Cell Phone

(956) 492-6659

Email Address

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Fax Number

(956) 423-0233

Business Organization

PARTNERSHIP

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 8 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2005-02-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-02-07 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2004-02-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC236199 2005-02-07

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2017-01-31 BIPD/Primary CT776314002 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2007-01-31 CARGO CT776314-8007-071 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-04-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-31 BIPD/Primary CT774256-8006-061 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2007-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-01-31 CARGO IMP 6543085 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2006-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-01-31 CARGO BBRT03355 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2005-01-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-01-31 BIPD/Primary WI 67 28 06 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2006-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-31 CARGO ATC2957507 $750,000 ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-01-31 BIPD/Primary PLP5008305 $750,000 ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-01-31 BIPD/Primary REL 345 354 $750,000 STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE … 2001-12-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2000-01-31 BIPD/Primary ECA04041 $750,000 STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE … 2001-01-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-01-31 BIPD/Primary ECA02771 $750,000 STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE … 2000-01-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-01-31 CARGO IMD0535 $750,000 MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… 2002-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-01-31 CARGO CL470938 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1999-02-28 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1995-01-31 BIPD/Primary EFM101931 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1999-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1994-01-31 BIPD NKC2016762 $750,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1995-01-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-01-31 CARGO 61MSKY0020 $750,000 HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 1995-01-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

16 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 16 Last inspection: May 8, 2026 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (16 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 8, 2026

V262299916

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Apr 24, 2026

V262314482

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jan 16, 2026

6611183380

Level 3 MS PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Oct 28, 2025

V252038129

1 viol.
Level 1 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Aug 12, 2025

V251985279

10 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jul 11, 2025

V251925743

3 viol.
Level 3 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jun 21, 2024

V241461416

Level 3 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jun 18, 2024

V241447683

Level 3 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jan 24, 2024

V241290090

2 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Nov 14, 2023

V231220407

1 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 28, 2023

6N570XGE8G

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jul 9, 2023

V231052840

Level 3 TX PTRB 1XP7D49X...

Jun 26, 2023

6M980WKIHS

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPXD49X...

Jun 26, 2023

6M980WJZXM

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

May 30, 2023

6LI80WJZWJ

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5DB9X...
Total Inspections

16

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

16

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Oct 13, 2013

TX • TX3WIAHQE1IY

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 12, 2006

TX • TX245403903C

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2004

TX • TX2453320025

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2002

FL • FL7124921902

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 1999

TX • TX009209420B

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 3, 1999

TX • TX009206217B

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

0

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

12

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

16
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

4

4 owned

Trailers

14

14 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

4

CDL Drivers: 4
Interstate: 4
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 4
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Grain/Feed Refrigerated

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

PARTNERSHIP

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

4

Power Units

4

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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