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CASTO FARMS INC
Red House, WV
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 599546 · MC 347640
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-347640 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great Divide Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.8% OOS · 61 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 61 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC347640
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great Divide Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BAP2040224-11
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
599546
MC Number
MC-347640
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 27, 1995
Authority Granted
November 6, 1998
Annual Mileage
1,603,188 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Red House, WV
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
61
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
38
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.4% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.9pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.8% of 41 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
27th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
6 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | LA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WV20
KY9
PA6
IN5
MD3
OH3
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Flatbed
9
Semi-trailer
4
Dump
3
Dry Van
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D266852 | 9 | 1 |
| Trailstar | Semi-trailer | 1T9DS40B171066406 | 7 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6JD460325 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205L1542385 | 4 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXFB00XCDBL4317 | 4 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D228428 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4328N1114515 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148203L1542384 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C1K1535748 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXFB008CDBW9292 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1K9SD382XPK226831 | 3 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D321348 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D321190 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXJD491633 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADA3920MC059955 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208K1535851 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S284HR056608 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXFB007CDBT6963 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D710161 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D454699 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21FR036116 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XDR028352 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X47J158757 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD493555 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X4ND796018 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 0V2400001037611NE | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148203K1535868 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206R1561519 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 International 3800 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1HVBBPEL1PH474995 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXSL519509 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21ER031965 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C41T097131 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADA3921MC055042 | 1 | 1 |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MADA3921NC055042 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4224RX074728 | 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 (61)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 27, 2026 | CV44586256 | MOREHEAD KY | II | — | — | STEEL OF WEST VIRGINIA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1NPXGGGG20D321190 13N148203K1535868 |
WV BA549206 WV C376655 |
| September 15, 2026 | 0006914765 | MT AIRY NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPBD49X6JD460325 1RNF48A21FR036116 |
WV BA553011 WV 99221 |
| August 23, 2026 | CV41758798 | MOREHEAD KY | I | — | — | GREEN METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1FVXFB007CDBT6963 5MADA3920MC059955 |
WV BA553008 WV C421259 |
| August 21, 2026 | PSC1502220 | HURRICANE WV | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAILSTAR |
1NPXGGGG90D266852 1T9DS40B171066406 |
WV BA548331 KY R0N054 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | CV41884513 | SMITHS GROVE, KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1NPXGGGG10D710161 13N148205L1542385 |
WV BA547672 WV C403614 |
| July 27, 2026 | PSC0411589 | HUNTINGTON WV | III | 1 | — | GREEN METALS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAILSTAR |
1XKADB9X47J158757 1T9DS40B171066406 |
WV BA553010 KY R0N054 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | SP00120215 | FLAT TOP WV | II | 1 | — | DSCR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPXGGGG90D266852 1RNF48A2XDR028352 |
WV BA548331 WV C366616 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | PSC1532127 | HUNTINGTON WV | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAILSTAR |
1NPXGGGG90D266852 1T9DS40B171066406 |
WV BA548331 KY RONO54 |
| June 23, 2026 | 0321003585 | LEXINGTON SC | II | 2 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
0V2400001037611NE 13N148206R1561519 |
WV BA549720 WV 2024 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 8285002242 | CLOVERDALE IN | III | 1 | — | MAJESTIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1NPXGGGG20D321190 1RNF48A2XDR028352 |
WV BA549206 WV C366616 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GREEN METALS | 6 | August 23, 2026 |
| SWVA, INC | 3 | September 26, 2025 |
| NEW PROCESS METAL SOLUTIONS | 2 | September 26, 2025 |
| WATER SCIENCE TECH | 2 | December 20, 2024 |
| STEEL OF WEST VIRGINIA | 1 | September 27, 2026 |
| DSCR | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| MAJESTIC | 1 | June 5, 2026 |
| MULTICOAT PRODUCTS INC | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| NUCOR-YAMATO STEEL | 1 | November 27, 2025 |
| WATER SCIENCE TEC | 1 | November 7, 2025 |
| HUNTINGTON STEEL | 1 | October 6, 2025 |
| JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP | 1 | August 29, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 30, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 1, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 1, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 1, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 5, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 6, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 6, 1998 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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