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FERNANDO CASTILLO ARMENDARIZ
DBA: 3f Trucking
Levelland, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3725239
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3725239
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
December 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 17, 2021
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1802 Cowboy Road, Levelland, TX 79336-9755
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Fernando Castilloarmendariz
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCK67LY38882 | 0 | Clean |
| October 14, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCK67LY38882 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| May 20, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCK67LY38882 | 3 | Passed |
| December 31, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCK67LY38882 | 3 | Passed |
| December 6, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 2HSCNAPR97C310554 | 1 | Passed |
| August 26, 2024 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJBBCK67LY38882 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 4 | Out of service |
| December 31, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| October 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | Cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| December 31, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| December 6, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | Cited |
| December 31, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK67LY38882 | 5 | 1 |
| Othr | — | 15CKS4023NAD00061 | 4 | 1 |
| Ranc | — | 1R9BSE2062L008324 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR97C310554 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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