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Carrier profile · USDOT 2780545 · MC925893 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jose Cortez

DBA J B Transport · Pharr, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (956) 221-2046
2
Power units
2
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
126K
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 37.5% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
37.5%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 8 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.98 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC925893
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 8, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
125,679 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2780545
MC / docket
MC-925893
Legal name
Jose Cortez
DBA
J B Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 10, 2015
Last MCS-150
Jan 29, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Jose Cortez's USDOT number?

Jose Cortez's USDOT number is 2780545 and its docket number is MC925893.

Is Jose Cortez authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Jose Cortez's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 37.5% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Jose Cortez's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 29, 2026.

What insurance does Jose Cortez carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Jose Cortez located?

Jose Cortez is located at 717 Darlene Ave, Pharr, TX, 78577. Phone: (956) 221-2046.

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