HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3509536-cortez-1993-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CORTEZ 1993 TRUCKING LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance lapsed in the last 12 monthsINCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY policy cancelled May 15, 2026; the next filing took effect Jul 1, 2026, 47 days later. During a lapse the company had no liability insurance on file with FMCSA; ask for a current certificate of insurance.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (323) 903-2151, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1508043.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1508043 | — | Incline Casualty Company Policy IML20256301428A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 5 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1508043 | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY Policy IML20256301-428A | Jul 8, 2025 | Cancelled at term end |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1508043 | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY Policy IML20256301-428A | Jul 8, 2025 | Replaced |
| May 11, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1508043 | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CLCA12525 | Feb 21, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Aug 29, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1508043 | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy QCAD00016609-01 | Apr 9, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1508043 | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy QCAD00016609-01 | Jan 27, 2024 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 7 · California avg 19.8%
2 of 8 · California avg 6.3%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 3
3 straight trucks
Freightliner 2International 1
1 power unit declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | CA | 5 | 4 | No |
| Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 30, 2025 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Nov 8, 2025 | CA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2025 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,614 vehicle and 510,215 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | 66.7% | 71.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 2 | 33.3% | 16.6% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3922SLLHOS | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203BCBP | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3509536 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1508043 |
| Legal name | CORTEZ 1993 TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 15,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 22, 2020 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightOtherOther
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CORTEZ 1993 TRUCKING LLC
What does CORTEZ 1993 TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1508043: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CORTEZ 1993 TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking CORTEZ 1993 TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3509536. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (323) 903-2151, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1508043, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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