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CASTLE LAVS INC
DBA: Hotshot Now
Oakton, VA
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4111359 · MC 1570418
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1570418 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1570418
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4111359
MC Number
MC-1570418
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 2023
Authority Granted
August 22, 2023
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Lang Specialty Trailers | Mobile Facility Trailer · 20 ft | 1W9BR2017PA561760 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3FTSF31F51MA69115 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2024 | 2018005420 | BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD | II | 6 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD LANG SPECIALTY TRAILERS |
3FTSF31F51MA69115 1W9BR2017PA561760 |
VA UB72835 VA 324661TM |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 25, 2024 | SPD0225784 | HASTINGS (SB), NY | I | — | — | CASTLE LAVS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD UNK |
3FTSF31F51MA69115 4P53F2521R1402527 |
VA UB72835 VA 371459TM |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
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