DBA: WESTERN STATE TRANSPORTATION
LUIS ALBERT ORTEGA
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 4.0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 33.33% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 4
Trailers: 7 (7 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
435 HICKORY ST, HEREFORD, TX, 79045
Phone Number
(806) 363-5166
Mailing Address
435 HICKORY ST, HEREFORD, TX, 79045
Cell Phone
(806) 363-5166
Email Address
Fax Number
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Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | CA999370353 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2014-06-29 | BIPD/Primary | MCP11440A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2025-08-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-06-29 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0041672 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2014-06-29 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-06-29 | BIPD/Primary | OPO0036929 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2013-06-29 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-10-24 | BIPD/Primary | TN628106 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2009-12-06 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
25 inspections · 1 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
33.33%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
3 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (25 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | V262480283 | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Apr 21, 2026 | V262318163 | 1 | TX | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | V262319390 | 2 | TX | 2 | 1 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Apr 13, 2026 | V262297711 | 2 | TX | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | V262251035 | 2 | TX | 5 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Mar 2, 2026 | V262218753 | 2 | TX | 6 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Nov 12, 2025 | V252006405 | 2 | TX | 8 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | V252080002 | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Sep 19, 2025 | V251967919 | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | V251947622 | 2 | TX | 8 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | V251858992 | 2 | TX | 1 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Apr 18, 2025 | V251846426 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Apr 12, 2025 | V251817430 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | V251799130 | 1 | TX | 5 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Mar 5, 2025 | V251806186 | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 1847P1GBGL | 2 | NM | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Feb 4, 2025 | V251767595 | 2 | TX | 2 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | V251729878 | 2 | TX | 3 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Nov 6, 2024 | V241688038 | 2 | TX | 9 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | V241617747 | 2 | TX | 4 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJHLDR... |
Jul 8, 2026
V262480283
Apr 21, 2026
V262318163
Apr 20, 2026
V262319390
Apr 13, 2026
V262297711
Mar 10, 2026
V262251035
Mar 2, 2026
V262218753
Nov 12, 2025
V252006405
Oct 16, 2025
V252080002
Sep 19, 2025
V251967919
Jul 9, 2025
V251947622
Apr 25, 2025
V251858992
Apr 18, 2025
V251846426
Apr 12, 2025
V251817430
Mar 18, 2025
V251799130
Mar 5, 2025
V251806186
Feb 21, 2025
1847P1GBGL
Feb 4, 2025
V251767595
Jan 13, 2025
V251729878
Nov 6, 2024
V241688038
Oct 4, 2024
V241617747
Sep 24, 2024
V241571431
Aug 19, 2024
V241496874
May 4, 2024
V241396363
Apr 19, 2024
V241389769
Jan 31, 2024
V241317237
Total Inspections
25
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
25
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (3 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2023 | TX6MOEHQE1ZP | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2021 | TX5Z88HQE1GL | TX | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2020 | TX5UC8HQE13Z | TX | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Jun 22, 2023
TX • TX6MOEHQE1ZP
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 11, 2021
TX • TX5Z88HQE1GL
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Sep 18, 2020
TX • TX5UC8HQE13Z
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
1
Total Crashes
3
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
63
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 1 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 25 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 3 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
3
3 owned
Trailers
7
7 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
4
Driver Inspections
3
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
3
Power Units
3
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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