Ortega Load Masters LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4354574 · Peoria, AZ 85382 · 6023388560

B

Good safety record — scored 24/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/20/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Ortega Load Masters LLC (DOT# 4354574) in Peoria, Arizona has 85 inspections on record with 84 violations and a 12.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

85 Inspections
12.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
120 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.9%
Carrier: 12.9% (11 of 85) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 7.1%
Carrier: 7.1% (6 of 85) National: 6.4%
65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Arizona
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Arizona

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

84 total violations across 85 inspections
17 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
46
Unsafe Driving
21
Hours of Service
11
Driver Fitness
5
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 21 states
Level 1: 15 (18%) Level 2: 26 (31%) Level 3: 44 (52%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/20/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/20/2026 CO 3 0 0
03/20/2026 WA 2 0 0
03/19/2026 WA 3 0 0
03/18/2026 WA 3 0 0
03/17/2026 NM 2 0 0
03/17/2026 KS 3 0 0
03/15/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/12/2026 UT 3 0 0
03/12/2026 WA 3 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1703123
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Berkshire Hathaway Direct Insurance Company $750 10/22/2025

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 120
Drivers 180
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/30/2025
MCS-150 Filed 20251220 1
Address 16165 North 83rd Avenue Suite 200, Peoria, AZ 85382