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Carrier profile · USDOT 137256 · MC-236199 ·
Jose a Ortiz
DBA J A ORTIZ & SONS
4 power unitsavg 12.5 yrLocal · 2 statesHARLINGEN, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-236199 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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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 18 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.5 yr
Model years 1999–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
17 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
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Verification summary
JOSE A ORTIZ (USDOT 137256) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 31, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 21, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 1, 1992 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. 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 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (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.
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