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HERNAN CORTES
DBA: Hcf Express
Houston, TX
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3801178 · MC 1368249
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1368249 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on November 24, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1368249
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3801178
MC Number
MC-1368249
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 2022
Authority First Granted
April 13, 2022
Authority Reinstated
March 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
5,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceOilfield EquipmentDry BulkRefrigerated FoodUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 0 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRJL6RG149643 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Load Trail | Hotshot · 34 ft | 4ZEGH3428N1258624 | 1 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2024 | I038950061 | OOLTEWAH TN | I | 7 | 3 | N/A | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRJL6RG149643 4ZEGH3428N1258624 |
TX TZL4394 TX 644565N |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 26, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 6, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 2, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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