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WESTERN STATE TRANSPORTATION

435 HICKORY ST · Hereford, TX 79045

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  • MC #661785
  • USDOT #1823915 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WESTERN STATE TRANSPORTATION is a Hereford, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-661785 and their USDOT number is 1823915.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/18/2025 · last updated Oct 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name LUIS ALBERT ORTEGA
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 553,553 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 23 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: TX (23), NM (2), AZ (1). Home base: Hereford, Texas.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 13, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.93 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 6.02 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.18 1

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 21
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system4× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19975× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11RTRetroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance15× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
WESTERN STATE TRANSPORTATION
435 HICKORY ST
HEREFORD, TX 79045
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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