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JAIME M CASTRO
DBA: J Castro Trucking
Porterville, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1469718 · MC 555057
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-555057 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Occidental Fire & Casualty Company Of North Carolina
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 12 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on February 20, 2014; first granted March 24, 2006 (20 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC555057
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Occidental Fire & Casualty Company of North Carolina
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0006656
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1469718
MC Number
MC-555057
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 2006
Authority First Granted
March 24, 2006
Authority Reinstated
February 20, 2014
Annual Mileage
90,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Porterville, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA6
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 | 7 | 2 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25367U132604 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU382011 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | NE46006106 | CA, CA | I | — | — | SEE SWEET CITRUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS2531GU382011 |
CA XP69472 ID TL8137 |
| April 20, 2026 | UDM0002586 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
| October 19, 2025 | V252052224 | LAT:31 07'19.59"N, TX | II | 3 | 1 | HOUDINI INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | NDOG006618 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | I | 2 | — | MOONLIGHT SALES CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | UFRF000893 | KEENE PLATFORM SCALE, CA | II | — | — | CH ROINSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
| April 16, 2025 | UD64003945 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 3 | 1 | HADLEY DATE GARDENS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| June 13, 2024 | ND6D005843 | GRAPEVINE IF, CA | II | — | — | FOWLER PACKING COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
| February 7, 2024 | NEK3000568 | CASTAIC IF, CA | III | — | — | ARIZONA BEVERAGE USA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR6JSHD9671 1UYVS25367U132604 |
CA XP69472 CA 4HY4175 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEE SWEET CITRUS | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| HOUDINI INC | 1 | October 19, 2025 |
| MOONLIGHT SALES CORP | 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| CH ROINSON | 1 | August 22, 2025 |
| HADLEY DATE GARDENS | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| FOWLER PACKING COMPANY | 1 | June 13, 2024 |
| ARIZONA BEVERAGE USA LLC | 1 | February 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 18, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2014 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 20, 2014 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 2, 2014 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 5, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 24, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 29, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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