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JAMES CASTILLO LLC
Merced, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4294483 · MC 1671544
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1671544 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1671544
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Incline Americas Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy IAL000393-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4294483
MC Number
MC-1671544
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 11, 2024
Authority Granted
November 12, 2024
Annual Mileage
165,140 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Merced, CA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th 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
7
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 2 | Passed |
| April 9, 2026 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 1 | Passed |
| March 19, 2026 | OR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 0 | Clean |
| March 10, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 0 | Clean |
| November 19, 2025 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 2 | Passed |
| October 29, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 0 | Clean |
| October 14, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7NSNH3383 | 0 | Clean |
| August 23, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 0 | Clean |
| July 22, 2025 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 1 | Passed |
| May 20, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7NSNH3383 | 0 | Clean |
| April 22, 2025 | OH | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDR7NSNH3383 | 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
2 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| July 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing | 6 | Cited |
| April 14, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | 5 | Cited |
| November 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| November 19, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| April 14, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Fail to transfer ELD records | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 3 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA7
IL1
OH1
OR1
TX1
WA1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625RK601534 | 9 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9MSMK8204 | 9 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNH3383 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0624NT419893 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 12, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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