HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1442447-francisco-castaneda/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FRANCISCO CASTANEDA
Doing business as CASTANEDA FAMILY TRANSPORTATION
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs California average 19.8%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (909) 559-9576, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC545134.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC545134 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy GWP35154A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 15, 2005 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · California avg 19.8%
0 of 8 · California avg 6.3%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | NV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | NV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | AZ | 1 | 1 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The California average covers 398,428 vehicle and 509,934 driver inspections of all California-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 66.7% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 16.6% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSUJBCB | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the California column is the mix across all California-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1442447 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC545134 |
| Legal name | FRANCISCO CASTANEDA |
| DBA name | CASTANEDA FAMILY TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 473,770 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 12, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 30, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
Questions about FRANCISCO CASTANEDA
What does FRANCISCO CASTANEDA's operating authority allow?
MC545134: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about FRANCISCO CASTANEDA is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Jul 30, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking FRANCISCO CASTANEDA?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1442447. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (909) 559-9576, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC545134, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (909) 559-9576
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTANEDA TRANSPORT SERVICES INC Carrier |
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | 2237344 | MC576054 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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