HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3684592-castell-express-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Castell Express LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
FF50198: no authority granted
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, (908) 768-6253, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1289694 or FF50198.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 5 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1289694 | Accredited Specialty Insurance Company Policy 2-CWS-TX-19-S0378334-00 | Jan 21, 2026 | Cancelled |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1289694 | Trisura Specialty Insurance Company Policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-1105 | Jan 21, 2025 | Cancelled |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1289694 | Progressive County Mutual Policy CA978932861 | Mar 21, 2024 | Cancelled |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1289694 | Everspan Indemnity Insurance Company Policy CW1EII-845817-01 | Mar 20, 2023 | Cancelled |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC1289694 | Everspan Indemnity Insurance Company Policy CW1EII-845817-01 | Mar 20, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
0 of 3 · Texas avg 25.1%
5 of 6 · Texas avg 7.7%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 6 states and provinces, 24 months
- TX 1 16.7%
- PA 1 16.7%
- WY 1 16.7%
- MT 1 16.7%
- CT 1 16.7%
- WI 1 16.7%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 8
7 straight trucks · 1 tractor
Ram/Dodge 3Ford 3Chevrolet/GMC 2
1 power unit declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 7
7 semi-trailers
Big Tex 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Copart 1TQL 1MRC Global 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | WI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 20, 2026 | CT | 2 | 5 | No |
| Dec 13, 2025 | WY | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 10, 2025 | MT | 3 | 5 | Yes |
| Nov 29, 2025 | PA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 16, 2025 | TX | 1 | 3 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Texas average covers 347,597 vehicle and 460,316 driver inspections of all Texas-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
23 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 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 47.8% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 4 | 30.4% | 11.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 3 | 21.7% | 4.2% |
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 | 4 | 4 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 2 | 2 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 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 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - Trailer safety devices wire/chain damaged. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370DCDTSDD | 1 | 1 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 1 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to… Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| 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 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 3684592 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1289694, FF50198 |
| Legal name | CASTELL EXPRESS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 20,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 21, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food
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 Castell Express LLC
What does Castell Express LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for Castell Express LLC (MC1289694, FF50198), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about Castell Express LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 Castell Express LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3684592. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (908) 768-6253, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1289694 or FF50198, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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