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J A ORTIZ & SONS

1317 SOUTH J ST · Harlingen, TX 78550

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  • MC #236199
  • USDOT #137256 USDOT Active
  • 4
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J A ORTIZ & SONS is a Harlingen, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-236199 and their USDOT number is 137256.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/21/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JOSE A ORTIZ
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 171,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (8), MS (1). Home base: Harlingen, Texas.

Safety Record

Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.33 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.38 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 9
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
J A ORTIZ & SONS
1317 SOUTH J ST
HARLINGEN, TX 78550
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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