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CASTOR TRANSPORT LLC
San Diego, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1044046 · MC 436568
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 21 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-436568 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
41.2% OOS · 86 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.2% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 84% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- 86 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC436568
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1044046
MC Number
MC-436568
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 27, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 25, 2002
Authority Granted
March 25, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,542,824 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
6794 Calle De Linea Suite 106, San Diego, CA 92154
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jose Luis Sanchez
Officer 2
Salvador Sanchez
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
86
Driver Inspections
70
Vehicle Inspections
48
Out-of-Service Violations
24
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance70
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
41.2% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
84th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA29
US4
CO1
NM1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dry Van
7
Dump
2
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N39EG1EN176433 | 6 | 3 |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYA49X1GJ129560 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBGDBG2FSGT7825 | 4 | — |
| Allc | Semi-trailer | 1A9BS201XVC411830 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N39EGXFN185861 | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1JJ186422 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXJJ186421 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Beall | Dump · 19 ft | 1BN2P19183T020904 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Beall | Dump · 19 ft | 1BN2P19183T020966 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06265J609806 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0622DJ636952 | 1 | — |
| Trlm | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH1X6003603 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530R3211209 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M3313904 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539R3211208 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3BJ286492 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYA49X4GJ135076 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG4GDHP3297 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2FT266120 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5PJ545419 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (86)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 | NFRH000088 | RAINBOW IF, CA | I | 6 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK ALLC ALLC |
4V4N39EGXFN185861 1A9BS201XVC411830 1A9BP3023VC411829 |
CA 9G25912 CA 4HB3253 CA 4HB3254 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-STLN | OOSSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 28, 2025 | UCO5003789 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4N39EG1EN176433 |
CA 9G16556 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 24, 2025 | UCCK000623 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4N39EGXFN185861 |
CA 9G25912 |
| 392.5A2-IP | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o | Alcohol | ||||||||
| August 17, 2025 | UFYI000493 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKBGDBG2FSGT7825 |
CA 9G67919 |
| July 6, 2025 | UCCK000593 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4N39EG1EN176433 |
CA 9G16556 |
| 393.17A1-LDCL | Lighting - Driveaway, clearance lamp(s) missing on front of towing vehicle | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 13, 2025 | 2040000102 | SAN DIEGO CA, US | I | 1 | — | CASTOR TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKBGDBG2FSGT7825 |
CA 9G67919 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | NEIL002442 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4N39EG1EN176433 |
CA 9G16556 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 6, 2025 | UCO5003460 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKBGDBG2FSGT7825 |
CA 9G67919 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 17, 2025 | UEFO000714 | RAINBOW IF, CA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BEALL BEAL |
4V4N39EG1EN176433 1BN2P19183T020966 1BN1P19243T020967 |
CA 9G16556 CA 4DV6859 CA 4DV6856 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 3, 2025 | UCO5003242 | OTAY MESA IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKBGDBG2FSGT7825 |
CA 9G67919 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LANGER JUICE | 3 | February 29, 2024 |
| SKD TRADING | 2 | January 24, 2025 |
| MEXIFRUTAS SA DE CV | 2 | April 16, 2024 |
| BLACK AND PEACH RETAIL | 2 | March 28, 2024 |
| VIA SYSTEMS MANUFACTURAS | 2 | February 20, 2024 |
| MAC TEC S.A. DE C.V. | 2 | December 5, 2023 |
| TWIN MOUNTAIN ROCK VENTURE | 1 | January 15, 2025 |
| BAJAYS LLC | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
| ECORE INTERNATIONAL INC | 1 | November 22, 2024 |
| PYSIA SA DE | 1 | September 23, 2024 |
| SLG | 1 | September 13, 2024 |
| PYSIA | 1 | July 3, 2024 |
22 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 31, 2025 | REVOKED | Enterprise |
| July 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 28, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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