CORTES TOWING ENTERPRISES INC
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5 events tracked · latest Apr 10, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- Apr 10, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 10, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 10, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 10, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jan 8, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
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Other Companies at This Address
| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORTES TOWING ENTERPRISES INC this company | 2547660 | (619) 300-7946 | Active |
| DONA R WATSON | 2651697 | (619) 265-8112 | Active |
Operating Authorities
Company Overview
CORTES TOWING ENTERPRISES INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in San Diego, California. The company has been in operation for 11 years, registered with the FMCSA on 10/06/2014. The fleet consists of 15 power units and 13 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 172,000 miles (2024). 1 crash has been reported with no fatalities. A total of 72 inspections are on file. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through NAVIGATORS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, CORTES TOWING ENTERPRISES INC has a Trust Score of 99/100 (Excellent).
Operation Classification
Mileage
Drivers
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Apr 2026 — 36 inspections, 1 resulted in out-of-service (2.8% OOS rate).
Crash Records (2)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2025 | SAN DIEGO | CA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 06/23/2023 | SAN DIEGO | CA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
6 roadside violations across 36 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (81)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/10/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/10/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/10/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/10/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/02/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVE @ HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/02/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVD @ HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/02/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/02/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/27/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | 3821 MAIN ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/27/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | 3821 MAIN ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/27/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | 3821 MAIN ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/27/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | 3821 MAIN ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/10/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/10/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/10/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/09/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/09/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/09/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/09/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/03/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/03/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/03/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/03/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2025 ▼ | CA | Full (Level I) | OTAY MESA IF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST SO PALM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2025 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST SO PALM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2025 ▼ | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST SO PALM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - |
| 12/11/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/11/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/23/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | 919 HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/03/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/03/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/15/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/15/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/01/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/01/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST JSO PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/04/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/04/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/28/2024 ▼ | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | CONEJO CVEF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 05/27/2024 ▼ | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAN ONOFRE IF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - |
| 05/15/2024 ▼ | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 405 NB CARSON SCALES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 04/18/2024 ▼ | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | RAINBOW IF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 03/28/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/28/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/28/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | SAN DIEGO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/25/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | SAN DIEGO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/15/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/15/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/15/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/15/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/12/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/12/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/12/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/08/2024 ▼ | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | CAJON SCALES | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - |
| 01/25/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/25/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN STREET JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/25/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | MAIN ST JWO I-805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/11/2024 ▼ | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | RAINBOW IF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - |
| 11/24/2023 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAN ONOFRE IF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/02/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/02/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/30/2023 ▼ | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAN ONOFRE IF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 09/07/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVE @ HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/07/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/07/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVE @ HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/07/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVE @ HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/25/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/25/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/25/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/25/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/23/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/23/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/23/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/23/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | PALM AVENUE @ HOLLISTER STREET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/21/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/21/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/21/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/21/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | HOLISTER ST @ PALM AVE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/15/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | 919 HOLLISTER ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/14/2023 ▼ | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | RAINBOW IF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - |
Out of Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescind Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-09-29 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | 2015-11-21 |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7806358991 | $1,000,000 | 11/25/2014 | 09/30/2016 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7806358991 | $1,000,000 | 11/25/2014 | 10/30/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP216533 | $1,000,000 | 11/22/2021 | 11/22/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP112154 | $1,000,000 | 11/22/2020 | 11/22/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP008072 | $1,000,000 | 11/22/2019 | 02/04/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP008072 | $1,000,000 | 11/22/2019 | 03/04/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA19MOT02115100 | $750,000 | 09/30/2019 | 11/22/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB002688 | $1,000,000 | 09/30/2018 | 09/30/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UXQ0016301 | $750,000 | 09/30/2017 | 09/30/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CI 864460 10 | $750,000 | 09/30/2016 | 09/30/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP008072 | $1,000,000 | 02/04/2020 | 11/22/2020 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC887634 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 12/03/2014 | - | - |
| MC887634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/26/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/23/2021 |
| MC887634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/26/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/23/2020 |
| MC887634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/03/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/04/2016 |
| MC887634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/05/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/02/2017 |
| MC887634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/25/2018 |
| MC887634 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/03/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/30/2019 |
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