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RICARDO G CASTILLO
DBA: Ak49 Trucking
Mission, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2903395 · MC 977051
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 4 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-977051 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 13, 2025; first granted August 4, 2016 (10 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC977051
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02RAL02054902
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DD02-RAL020549-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2903395
MC Number
MC-977051
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 24, 2016
Authority First Granted
August 4, 2016
Authority Reinstated
June 13, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Mission, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd 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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
TX2
IN1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2GJ121328 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535EM837617 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EM938305 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | V262575320 | TX, TX | II | 5 | 1 | C. H. ROBINSON COMPANY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2GJ121328 1UYVS2535EM837617 |
TX R518685 AK 8443SZ |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 9, 2026 | V262519218 | 6162 US77, TX | III | 2 | — | AK-49 TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2GJ121328 1UYVS2535EM837617 |
TX R518685 AK 8443SZ |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | 5001800063 | I-55, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2GJ121328 1UYVS2535EM837617 |
TX R518685 AK 8443SZ |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 9667001533 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2GJ121328 1UYVS2535EM837617 |
TX R518685 AK 8443SZ |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 4289780266 | I-55 N/B, IL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2GJ121328 1UYVS2535EM837617 |
TX R518685 TX 197B204 |
| June 11, 2024 | 4069650390 | I-55, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X2GJ121328 1UYVS2539EM938305 |
TX R518685 AK 6672SW |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C. H. ROBINSON COMPANY INC | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 27, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 19, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 23, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 22, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| April 21, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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