La Tortilleria LLC
USDOT 1005862 · MC-749370 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
La Tortilleria LLC (dba Purple Crow) is a company based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 79 power units and 78 drivers, which ranks it #114 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 164 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 8.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 8.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | La Tortilleria LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Purple Crow |
| USDOT number | 1005862 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-749370 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2046 Althea St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
| Phone | (336) 773-0010 |
| First registered | Feb 21, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1005862.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 71 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 82 | 6 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 4,636,817 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,694 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 6% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 78 CDL drivers; 78 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | La Tortilleria LLC | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.7% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 58% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.0% | 3.3% | 1.8% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 86% higher than average |
| Inspections | 164 | 164 with a driver check, 46 with a vehicle check, 40 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Carolina
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Foster-Caviness Company Inc USDOT 434005 | Winston-Salem | 77 | 113 | 92 | 8.6% | 4 |
| JTS Transport Inc USDOT 2460890 | Sylva | 75 | 75 | 32 | 13.3% | 4 |
| Empire Expedited Inc USDOT 4043163 | Hendersonville | 70 | 20 | 69 | 16.7% | 0 |
Other carriers near Winston-Salem
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Swto LLC USDOT 943113 | Winston-Salem | 225 | 448 | 772 | 2.7% | 25 |
| Arundel Company LLC USDOT 399145 | Winston Salem | 143 | 114 | 15 | 0.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of La Tortilleria LLC?
La Tortilleria LLC is registered with USDOT number 1005862 and operating authority MC-749370.
How many trucks does La Tortilleria LLC have?
It reports 79 power units (72 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 97 trailers, with 78 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 7, 2026).
Where is La Tortilleria LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101.
What is the out-of-service rate of La Tortilleria LLC?
Over 24 months, 8.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.