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CASTRO GROUP INC
Queens, NY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2820263 · MC 953626
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-953626 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
State Nationalspecialty Insco/national Specia
Safety
Not Rated
12.5% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 22, 2022; first granted April 14, 2016 (10 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC953626
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAR3100002453
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2820263
MC Number
MC-953626
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 2015
Authority First Granted
April 14, 2016
Authority Reinstated
April 22, 2022
Annual Mileage
360,479 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
177-25 Rockaway Blvd, Queens, NY 11434
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marco Castro
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
12.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 16, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT3
MD3
PA2
US2
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
3
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1KD624281 | 4 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT8DHFA9885 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X65J067721 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL721599 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535J3360350 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538FM230001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539S7450840 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT663019 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ4BN294888 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | 3013C01099 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TR |
1XPXD49X1KD624281 1UYVS2534J7358131 |
NY 21762PF TN U813139 |
| August 31, 2026 | 3079C00812 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X1KD624281 1UYVS2539S7450840 |
NY 21762PF TN 577236T |
| 393.75A3-TALS | OOSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 27, 2025 | 3056C00519 | PERRYVILLE MD | I | — | — | MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X1KD624281 1UYVS2535J3360350 |
NY 21762PF TN U813264 |
| August 28, 2025 | 3082001678 | GREENWICH SCALE, CT | I | 6 | — | US TSUBAKI HOLDING INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8DHFA9885 |
NY 18188PF |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | 3120005182 | UNION SCALE, CT | I | 5 | — | WORLD FLIGHT SERVICES | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8DHFA9885 |
NY 18188PF |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 3, 2024 | XL00074308 | 1300 BLOCK OF WILMINGTON PIKE, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9TJ4BN294888 3H3V532C0HT663019 |
NY 30252PF OK AW3797 |
| 390.21B | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | 2141006698 | BALTIMORE CITY, MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT8DHFA9885 |
NY 18188PF |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 14, 2024 | 1309000063 | SPRINGFIELD CENTER NY, US | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB9X65J067721 |
NY 76536PC |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 14, 2024 | 1309000062 | SPRINGFIELD CENTER NY, US | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X1KD624281 |
NY 21762PF |
| June 5, 2024 | 3022000512 | GREENWICH SCALE, CT | II | 2 | 1 | YUSEN LOGISTICS (AMERICAS)INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKWDB9X65J067721 1JJV532D4CL721599 |
NY 76536PC NY CE19711 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES AMERICA INC | 1 | October 27, 2025 |
| US TSUBAKI HOLDING INC | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| WORLD FLIGHT SERVICES | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| YUSEN LOGISTICS (AMERICAS)INC. | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
| DYNEX TECHNOLOGIES INC. | 1 | November 29, 2023 |
| I-PEX USA MANUFACTURING | 1 | November 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 14, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 19, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 28, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 30, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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