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IRONCAST ENERGY SERVICES LLC
Zapata, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 66.7% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4521767 · MC 1791687
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1791687 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive County Mutual
Safety
Not Rated
71.4% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
71.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 66.7% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1791687
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA868776301
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4521767
MC Number
MC-1791687
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2026
Authority Granted
February 11, 2026
Annual Mileage
250 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1403 Jackson St, Zapata, TX 78076
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ivan Alejandro Castillo
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service24
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (61.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
71.4% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL2
TX2
AZ1
ID1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Not Applicable
2
Pickup
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4821T6467250 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4822S6410568 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Big Tex | Flatbed · 48 ft | 16V3F4829T6423514 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0TED51084 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3NEF88560 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DTXTEC94621 | 2 | 2 |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT0TED05108 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2026 | 5610001715 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FDRF3GT5KEG70930 16V3F4825V6500883 |
TX YFM7836 TX 628635N |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 7809005440 | HAUBSTADT IN | I | 5 | — | KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT0TED51084 16V3F4829T6423514 |
TX XVV3775 TX 429076N |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | 6214Q7CHM4 | NM, NM | III | 1 | — | MISC | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT0TED05108 16V3F4821T6467250 |
TX XVV3775 TX 368445N |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 1414004858 | JASPER AL | III | 4 | 4 | USAF | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT0TED51084 16V3F4821T6467250 |
TX XVV3775 TX 429076N |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.13D1-OOSO | OOSOOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding hours of service | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 1414004856 | JASPER AL | III | 10 | 3 | USAF | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT0TED51084 16V3F4821T6467250 |
TX XVV3775 TX 429076N |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | V262503243 | IH 10 MP 404, TX | II | 6 | 2 | WHITECAP | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DTXTEC94621 16V3F4829T6423514 |
TX XVV3208 TX 429073N |
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 3596001627 | SODA SPRINGS ID | III | 4 | 2 | RSG FOREST PRODUCTS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DTXTEC94621 16V3F4829T6423514 |
TX XVV3208 TX 429073N |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPVELDT | HOS (Passenger) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 7646000432 | VAIL AZ | I | 5 | 3 | NATIONAL STRUCTURES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT3NEF88560 16V3F4822S6410568 |
TX XLB0725 TX 325089N |
| 396.3A1E-PNCNB | OOSBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | V262361612 | IH10 WB, TX | I | — | — | VERMER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3DT3NEF88560 16V3F4822S6410568 |
TX XLB0725 TX 325089N |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USAF | 2 | August 4, 2026 |
| KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| WHITECAP | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| RSG FOREST PRODUCTS INC | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| NATIONAL STRUCTURES | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| VERMER | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 11, 2026 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL |
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