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CORTES & SONS TRANSPORT LLC
DBA: Jmc Trucking
Edinburg, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1483206
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
62.5% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 62.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1483206
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 4, 2006
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
508 Becky Ln, Edinburg, TX 78541
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose M Cortes
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance60
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate62.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (41.8pp higher)
62.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
92nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX9
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
2
Tractor
2
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDPYB8TH812019 | 5 | 4 |
| Cps | Semi-trailer | 1C9114029YS770069 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUPUSZB91LG05570 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Cps Trailer Company Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 4Z4111628XP001429 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Cps Trailer Company Hopper Trailer | Grain / Hopper | 4Z4111626XP001994 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV27LZ13923 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | V262602480 | TX, TX | II | 12 | 1 | LOMA ALTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUYDPYB8TH812019 4Z4111626XP001994 |
TX 1N72890 TX 114B708 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | OOSLighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.82-SM | Speedometer - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 19, 2026 | V262602477 | TX, TX | II | 9 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUPUSZB91LG05570 4Z4111628XP001429 |
TX 1P02262 TX 119B381 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | V262496568 | TX, TX | II | 4 | — | JMC TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUPUSZB91LG05570 4Z4111628XP001429 |
TX 1P02262 TX 119B381 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | V262508518 | TX16, TX | II | 9 | 1 | JMC TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUYDPYB8TH812019 4Z4111626XP001994 |
TX 1N72890 TX 114B708 |
| 393.207E-S | OOSSuspension - Broken torsion bar. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | V262512666 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUPUSZB91LG05570 |
TX 1P02262 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | V262262669 | 522M TX186, TX | II | 5 | 2 | MARTIN MARIETTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS |
1FUYDPYB8TH812019 1C9114029YS770069 |
TX 1N72890 TX 170C431 |
| 393.207C | OOSLeaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | V262192970 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE, TX | II | 12 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS |
1FUYDPYB8TH812019 1C9114029YS770069 |
TX 14X185W TX 170C431 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | V251971385 | US 83 MM 878 (WESTBO, TX | II | 3 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS |
1FUYDPYB8TH812019 1C9114029YS770069 |
TX 1N72890 TX 170C431 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | V241528722 | FLORES RD AND US 281, TX | II | 4 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CPS TRAILER COMPANY |
1FUJA6CV27LZ13923 4Z4111628XP001429 |
TX 1N26759 TX 119B381 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LOMA ALTA | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| MARTIN MARIETTA | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
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