FMCSA Carrier Profile
CASTROS CARGO EXPRESS LLC
Landing, NJ
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 8 mo
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1643308 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
58.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 70.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1643308
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2CWHNJ19S035511400
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA862992589
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4242826
MC Number
MC-1643308
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 20, 2024
Authority Granted
December 30, 2024
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7 Trudy Ct Apt 1703, Landing, NJ 07850
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jihad Castro
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Out-of-Service Rate
58.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 95th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate70.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (49.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | AZ | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| April 18, 2026 | ND | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| April 16, 2026 | CT | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 | 8 | 3 OOS |
| March 11, 2026 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 1 | Passed |
| March 7, 2026 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| February 19, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| January 1, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 2 | Passed |
| October 24, 2025 | CO | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ7AV0P5T52384 | 7 | 1 OOS |
| October 22, 2025 | CO | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ7AV0P5T52384 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 14, 2025 | US | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 0 | Clean |
| July 22, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO2
IA2
AZ1
CT1
MO1
ND1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML7KH313670 | 8 | 3 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT9HDJE6988 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV0P5T52384 | 2 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 30, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 30, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 27, 2024 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| August 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
| August 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY |
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