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JOE ORTEGA
DBA: Ortega Trucking
Big Springs, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 495132 · MC 965397
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-965397 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC965397
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA02754330
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
495132
MC Number
MC-965397
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 19, 1992
Authority Granted
April 29, 2016
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Big Springs, NE
Cargo Types
Fresh ProduceGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHCG21LG86126 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42225EB142180 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4YN522908 | 1 | — |
| Jet Compan | Semi-trailer | 5JNG42205VH000739 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | T346000106 | SIDNEY NE | III | 1 | — | CHS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT JET COMPAN |
1XP5DB9X4YN522908 5JNG42205VH000739 |
US NONE NE 313616 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| November 13, 2024 | T473000041 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 581 FEET WE, NE | III | — | — | CROSSROADS COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJAHCG21LG86126 1TDH42225EB142180 |
NE 421926 NE 307772 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHS | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| CROSSROADS COOPERATIVE | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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