HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2371934-east-container-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC
Doing business as N CASTANEDA TRUCKING
Review before booking · 2 signals
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.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average33.3% vs California average 19.8%.
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, (323) 637-7031, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC862979.
- 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) | MC862979 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA995102617 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 18, 2025 | Cancelled May 25, 2026 |
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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 12 · California avg 19.8%
4 of 12 · California avg 6.3%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 21, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 29, 2025 | NV | 1 | 16 | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 16 | Yes |
| Nov 6, 2025 | NV | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 30, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 19, 2025 | CA | 5 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 398,742 vehicle and 510,354 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
39 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 50 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | California share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 5 | 66.7% | 71.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 5 | 30.8% | 16.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 2.6% | 8.0% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 2 | 1 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2371934 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC862979 |
| Legal name | EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC |
| DBA name | N CASTANEDA TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 93,455 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 21, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC
What does EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC (MC862979), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC 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.
What should I verify before booking EAST CONTAINER TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2371934. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (323) 637-7031, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC862979, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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