Rafael Cortez
Moreno Valley, CA
DBA: M & R CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION
Rafael Cortez is an active motor carrier based in Moreno Valley, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1335121 and MC 516122. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 1335121
- MC
- 516122
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Moreno Valley, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2005 (21 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2028 (set by USDOT 1335121's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed January 26, 2026.
- Registered with FMCSA in February 2005, about 21 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 87,664 fleet miles in 2025, about 87,700 miles per power unit.
- 3,656 other USDOT registrations list Moreno Valley, CA as their physical address.
Equipment
What Rafael Cortez runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Rafael Cortez is authorized to transport the following 15 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 87,664 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by RAFAEL CORTEZ
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 30, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 1 | 50% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 1 | 50% |
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPHD49XXBD121885 | WP5127 | CA | 2011 Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 1UYFS24847A997512 | 4PP9793 | CA | 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-trailer | 3 | Dec 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in CA
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
0
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | NV | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/16/2025 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/30/2025 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | GRT16974A | $1 Million | 02/25/2024 |
View Insurance History (13 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462300 | 03/01/2005 | 12/21/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN324830 | 02/25/2022 | 03/29/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN181562 | 02/25/2016 | 03/26/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 475970 | 03/01/2009 | 03/06/2014 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462300 | 03/01/2007 | 03/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462300 | 01/18/2006 | 03/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN324830 | 02/25/2022 | 02/25/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3283738 | 02/25/2021 | 02/25/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN181562 | 02/25/2016 | 02/25/2021 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3533085 | 02/25/2015 | 02/25/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP475970 | 03/06/2014 | 02/25/2015 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462300 | 03/01/2005 | 01/30/2006 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462300 | 12/21/2005 | 01/18/2006 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does RAFAEL CORTEZ operate?
RAFAEL CORTEZ's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is RAFAEL CORTEZ's authority currently active?
RAFAEL CORTEZ currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Rafael Cortez's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2028 (set by USDOT 1335121's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed January 26, 2026.
What is Rafael Cortez's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
RAFAEL CORTEZ has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NV. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | NV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-30 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (2)
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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