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CASTRO & SANTIAGO TRANSPORT LLC
DBA: Castro & Santiago Transport
San Diego, CA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3362287 · MC 1076917
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1076917 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Palomar Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
17.5% OOS · 176 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.2% — below the 5.5% national average
- 176 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1076917
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $300,000 required
Insurance on File
Palomar Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy NHP0006391
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3362287
MC Number
MC-1076917
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 25, 2019
Authority Granted
January 22, 2020
Annual Mileage
254,281 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9750 Via De La Amistad Suite 6ac, San Diego, CA 92154
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eduardo Santiago
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
176
Driver Inspections
124
Vehicle Inspections
141
Out-of-Service Violations
49
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance235
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
17.5% of 137 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th percentile among carriers with 100 or more 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
72 of 111 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 142 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 142 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 142 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 142 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA140
US21
AZ2
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
42
Tractor
11
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5CN536535 | 24 | 5 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3CN541395 | 21 | 5 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4D49X7DD134224 | 19 | 3 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4CN541387 | 16 | 4 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8CN546107 | 16 | 2 |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV6BSAX2731 | 14 | 2 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8CN549010 | 13 | 3 |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4BN532264 | 11 | 2 |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W7WL486055 | 9 | 2 |
| 2009 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBDR59DAK6520 | 7 | 1 |
Show all 58 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W25L903273 | 7 | 1 |
| 2009 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR49N146621 | 7 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W57L091308 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W1XL583267 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L900988 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKGGLD52GSGX7299 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06206D419290 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621WB003521 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W6XL484511 | 4 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W71L738217 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W7XL582365 | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W9XL544491 | 4 | 2 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0CL669274 | 3 | — |
| 1997 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532U5VL413831 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W31L669512 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5WL488886 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W61L669696 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W65L902112 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W9WL486235 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L048342 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W1WL485970 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W5WL485955 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W62L775809 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W82L776928 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T7 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKFD49X8CJ306243 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06236T524136 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627JB033633 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06296D419305 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L904048 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W09L318682 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W17L048892 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W2WL486223 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532W71L738712 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W8YL672769 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W93L833381 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JJV532WD3L832804 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX4L874085 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WXYL584175 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WXYL584242 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5323PM179604 | 1 | 1 |
| Pine | Semi-trailer | 1PNV532L5SHB91817 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95338E522096 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25326P777618 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4VT040031 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C57T390061 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C65T103016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXCT080109 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Gmc W4 | Truck · Class 3 | 4KDB4B1R8XJ000737 | 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 (176)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2026 | UFRY002571 | CA, CA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKFD49X8CJ306243 1JJV532D2EL794389 |
CA 9H39906 CA 4XE4785 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 21, 2026 | ND4C008356 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | COMPANIA EMBOTELLADORA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSKZAPR1LN633540 3H3V532CXCT080109 |
CA 9H34597 CA 4WW3808 |
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 17, 2026 | UFRY002559 | CA, CA | I | 7 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKGGLD52GSGX7299 1JJV532WXYL584175 |
CA 9H34254 CA 4WM9780 |
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TFBMF | OOSTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 16, 2026 | NBFL007810 | CA, CA | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WANC |
1XKFD49X8CJ306243 1JJV532W03L844351 |
CA 9H39906 CA 4ND3745 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 13, 2026 | NC4W008270 | CA, CA | I | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR5GSGV5788 3H3V532C65T103016 |
CA 9H34622 CA 4MZ4537 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | NC4W008225 | CA, CA | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKFD49X8CJ306243 1JJV532W8YL672769 |
CA 9F64105 CA 4NR5135 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | NDUF007873 | CA, CA | I | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WANC |
3AKGGLD52GSGX7299 1JJV532WD3L832804 |
CA 9H34254 CA 4ND3476 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.3E3-MC | Carrier - Motor carrier failed to maintain required equipment and accessories in accordance with this subchapter | |||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 19, 2026 | UH5P000097 | CA, CA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKGGLD52GSGX7299 1JJV532W25L903273 |
CA 9H34254 CA 4VL5425 |
| 393.205A-WRC | Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | NCG8006107 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EJ3CN541395 1JJV532W7WL486055 |
CA 9G81757 CA 4WL5431 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47A-LJN | Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | NFCT001523 | CA, CA | I | 9 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKGGLD52GSGX7299 1JJV532W9WL486235 |
CA 9H34254 CA 4WL5442 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
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&S TRANSPORT | 4 | October 9, 2025 |
| RAZIELE INC | 3 | June 18, 2026 |
| RIVULIS IRRIGATION INC | 3 | April 29, 2026 |
| CAB ENTERPRISES | 3 | September 24, 2025 |
| REHIDRATACION TOTAL | 3 | July 14, 2025 |
| MARUCHAN INC | 2 | December 19, 2025 |
| C&S | 2 | September 5, 2025 |
| BENAVIDES AND CO | 2 | May 21, 2025 |
| PISA FARMACEUTICA | 2 | September 7, 2024 |
| COMPANIA EMBOTELLADORA | 1 | October 21, 2026 |
| TRENDSMART | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| AG FURNITURE MANUFACTURER S.A. | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Active Administrative status adjustment | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 23, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 28, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective June 27, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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