HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/998388-gerardo-ortiz-priority-freight-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
GERARDO ORTIZ PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES INC
Doing business as PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (915) 594-9090, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC419934.
- 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) | MC419934 | Primary | CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy DL01AL00246-00 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 30, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 70 · Texas avg 25.1%
7 of 90 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 14 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 9, 2026 | NM | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TX | 1 | 1 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | NM | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | 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 Texas average covers 347,522 vehicle and 460,240 driver inspections of all Texas-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
114 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 15 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 133 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 8 | 61.4% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 27 | 5 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 13.2% | 4.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 5 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 5 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 3 | 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 Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | NM | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 3 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Anaheim, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 8, 2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | NM | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | El Paso, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 998388 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC419934 |
| Legal name | GERARDO ORTIZ PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES INC |
| DBA name | PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 38 |
| Drivers | 36 |
| Annual mileage | 2,152,232 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 20, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 14, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 17, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 GERARDO ORTIZ PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES INC
What does GERARDO ORTIZ PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC419934: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about GERARDO ORTIZ PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking GERARDO ORTIZ PRIORITY FREIGHT LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 998388. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (915) 594-9090, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC419934, 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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