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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #1279688MC-499571

CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

Doing Business As (DBA): PREFERRED LIMO SERVICE

Physical Business Address
1016 N Kansas Avenue, Topeka, KS 66608
Corporate Structure & Officers
Limited Liability Company
Principal: Carlos Cortez
Registered Carrier Phone
(785) 233-5466
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 2004-08-26
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

16
Total Power Units
30
Total Registered Drivers
4
CDL Drivers
147k
Annual Miles (2025)
Owned Road Tractors:0 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:0 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:9,188 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$12,000 – $18,900
Est. Total Fleet Policy (16 Units)
$192,000 – $302,400
Minimum Federal Liability
$1,500,000 – $5,000,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91X Passenger Liability ($1.5M–$5M) • MCS-90B Endorsement
Authorized Cargo Classifications (1)

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
August • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-08-31 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Satisfactory
Prior Authority Revocation: No • Last Review: 2006-12-07

Frequently Asked Questions About CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC

Is CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT #1279688) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC (USDOT #1279688, MC-499571) holds an ACTIVE registration in Topeka, Kansas, classified under Interstate (PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC operate?

CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC reports 16 commercial power unit(s) and 30 driver(s) (including 4 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #1279688?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling Passengers & Charter, federal regulations generally require $1,500,000 – $5,000,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91X Passenger Liability ($1.5M–$5M) • MCS-90B Endorsement). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 16-unit fleet in KS is $12,000–$18,900 per power unit annually.

When is CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #1279688, CORTEZ TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC must file its MCS-150 biennial update every August in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-08-31.

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