ORTEGA GRADING INC

AUTHORIZED
551 EAST 60TH ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33013|(305) 230-8412

USDOT

1289956

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

15

Total Drivers

15

Last updated: March 11, 2026

Safety overview

ORTEGA GRADING INC is a small intrastate only (hazmat) motor carrier based in HIALEAH, Florida, operating 15 power units with 15 drivers. 1 of their 5 BASIC scores sits above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
3%
HOS / Fatigue
4%
👤Driver Fitness
4%
Controlled Substances
4%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
84%

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Florida is 15.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.7% across 141,370 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Intrastate Only (Hazmat)
Operation Classification
Exempt For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

1

Total

50%

Driver %

Driver Inspections1
Vehicle Inspections1
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Crash history

1

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes0

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Frequently asked questions

Is ORTEGA GRADING INC authorized to operate?

Yes. ORTEGA GRADING INC (USDOT #1289956) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an intrastate only (hazmat) carrier.

What is ORTEGA GRADING INC's safety record?

ORTEGA GRADING INC has 1 BASIC score above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.

How many trucks does ORTEGA GRADING INC operate?

ORTEGA GRADING INC operates 15 power units with 15 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does ORTEGA GRADING INC transport hazardous materials?

No. ORTEGA GRADING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is ORTEGA GRADING INC located?

ORTEGA GRADING INC is based in HIALEAH, Florida at 551 EAST 60TH ST, 33013. Phone: (305) 230-8412.

What are ORTEGA GRADING INC's out-of-service rates?

ORTEGA GRADING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.