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Carrier profile · USDOT 137256 · MC-236199 · Updated 06/13/2026
JOSE A ORTIZ
DBA J A ORTIZ & SONS
4 power unitsavg 11.3 yrLocal · 2 statesHARLINGEN, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-236199 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 14 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.3 yr
Model years 2005–2021 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is JOSE A ORTIZ safe to work with?
Is JOSE A ORTIZ safe to load? JOSE A ORTIZ (USDOT 137256, MC-236199) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HARLINGEN, TX, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 14 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
JAJOSE A ORTIZ 100
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Frequently asked
What is JOSE A ORTIZ's USDOT number?
JOSE A ORTIZ's USDOT number is 137256, and its motor carrier number is MC-236199.
Is JOSE A ORTIZ authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, JOSE A ORTIZ is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSE A ORTIZ's safety record?
JOSE A ORTIZ has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOSE A ORTIZ's fleet?
JOSE A ORTIZ operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSE A ORTIZ based?
JOSE A ORTIZ is based in HARLINGEN, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.