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Carrier profile · USDOT 495132 · MC965397 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joe Ortega

DBA Ortega Trucking · Big Springs, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 889-5440
1
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2002)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC965397
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 18, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
495132
MC / docket
MC-965397
Legal name
Joe Ortega
DBA
Ortega Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 19, 1992
Last MCS-150
May 15, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Joe Ortega's USDOT number?

Joe Ortega's USDOT number is 495132 and its docket number is MC965397.

Is Joe Ortega authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Joe Ortega's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Joe Ortega's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 15, 2025.

What insurance does Joe Ortega carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Joe Ortega located?

Joe Ortega is located at 300 West 1st Street, Big Springs, NE, 69122. Phone: (308) 889-5440.

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