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FLORENTINO CASTANEDA AND JULIA CASTANEDA
DBA: Castaneda Trucking
Buckeye, AZ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 707582 · MC 646029
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs · first granted 2008
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-646029 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 15 yrs since reinstatement on October 28, 2011; first granted June 26, 2008 (18 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC646029
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TSMDXCA-0007674-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
707582
MC Number
MC-646029
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 30, 1997
Authority First Granted
June 26, 2008
Authority Reinstated
October 28, 2011
Annual Mileage
94,158 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Buckeye, AZ
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
NV2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXGJ101084 | 5 | 3 |
| 1998 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820XW2002284 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06201B132939 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | ND64010136 | MT. PASS J.P.O.E. C.V.E.F., CA | I | 11 | 4 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1TTF4820XW2002284 |
CA XP55089 CA 4HP7133 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | ND74011082 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | 9 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1GRAA06201B132939 |
CA XP55089 AZ 67192H |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 31, 2025 | ND74010406 | MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1TTF4820XW2002284 |
CA XP55089 CA 4HP7133 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | 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 | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 5, 2025 | UDO7000789 | DESERT HILLS IF, CA | II | 3 | — | MOON VALLEY NURSERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1TTF4820XW2002284 |
CA XP55089 CA 4HP7133 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| August 20, 2024 | NARU006726 | MT. PASS IF, CA | I | 11 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1TTF4820XW2002284 |
CA XP55089 CA 4HP7133 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5A | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| April 11, 2024 | 7256021399 | SLOAN CHECK SITE, NV | III | — | — | MOON VALLEY NURSERY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1TTF4820XW2002284 |
CA XP55089 CA 4HP7133 |
| March 7, 2024 | 7214020919 | SR146/IR15, NV | III | 3 | 2 | MOON VALLEY NURSERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1GRAA06201B132939 |
CA XP55089 AZ 67192H |
| 395.3A3-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| November 15, 2023 | 0295003786 | STATE ROUTE 202, AZ | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT |
1XKYD49XXGJ101084 1TTF4820XW2002284 |
CA XP55089 CA 4HP7133 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MOON VALLEY NURSERY | 3 | February 5, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 20, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 22, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 28, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 22, 2011 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 17, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 9, 2011 | COMMON | On Record |
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