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CASTOR MATERIALS INC

USDOT 1379996 Active Based in PHILADELPHIA, PA

CASTOR MATERIALS INC is a motor carrier based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1379996. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 39 power units and 41 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

CASTOR MATERIALS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 39 power units and 41 drivers, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
39
Drivers
41
Inspections
13
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
7 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC757351
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 37% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (5 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16-D (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 39 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 41 drivers; Mack, GMC, and Phoe are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.80 vs 1.80 -1.00
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
3025 CASTOR AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
Phone: 2157395491
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1379996
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 62,045 mi
Safety Rating C

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 26,280 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–59 power units (±50% of this carrier's 39 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,280 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 26,280 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
4 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 5 0 0.0% Apr 15, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 5
Oshk 2
Phoe 2
GMC 1
Mack Truck 1
Truk 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87583886 Apr 15, 2026 PA 3 PHILADELPHIA CITY PA
MACK TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH49797 · 1M2GR3GC1PM031455
1 11A1-LLPL No
86005551 Oct 8, 2025 PA 3 pa-63rd-street-philadelphia---63r
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH49797 · 1M2GR3GC1PM031455
1 392.16-D No
84545338 Apr 29, 2025 PA 3 pa-67th-street-eb-philadelphia--
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH45363 · 1M2GR3GC6LM017240
1 392.16-D No
82164842 Jul 16, 2024 PA 3 pa-essington-ave-/-s-70th-st
PHOE TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG42907 · 1Z9M8GK43GV162359
1 392.16(a) No
81838929 Jun 6, 2024 PA 3 PHILADELPHIA PA
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
NY 58818MK · J8DC4B14X37006252
1 392.2 No
80906131 Feb 21, 2024 PA 3 —
PHOE STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG42907 · 1Z9M8GK43GV162359
0 — No
80592537 Jan 10, 2024 PA 3 pa-67th-street-eb-philadelphia--
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AH45363 · 1M2GR3GC6LM017240
0 — No
79909419 Oct 3, 2023 PA 3 pa-i-95-n/b-broad-street
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG27489 · 1M2GR3GC1PM031455
1 392.2 No
79621991 Sep 7, 2023 PA 2 WALT WHITMAN BR
TRUK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG46283 · 5DG8AU4T3P0018058
2 396.17(c), 390.21T(b) No
79077166 Jul 5, 2023 PA 3 —
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG56188 · 1M2AX09C3HM034284
1 392.16(a) No
78733384 May 24, 2023 PA 3 500 N DELAWARE AVE
OSHK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG37260 · 10TAFGGF2ES773226
0 — No
78733297 May 24, 2023 PA 3 ON W PASSYUNK AVE AT ITS INTER
OSHK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG37260 · 10TAFGGF2ES773226
1 392.16(a) No
78534010 May 3, 2023 PA 3 —
OSHK STRAIGHT TRUCK
PA AG37259 · 10TAFGGF4ES773227
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA500120600X Jan 3, 2025 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA308612400X Sep 19, 2023 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA103296200X Apr 2, 2021 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA006677000X Aug 3, 2020 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA512021500X Nov 17, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
PA500165600X Dec 31, 2014 PA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
PA501898100X Oct 22, 2014 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC757351
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 3, 2011 MC757351-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY 60476938 BIPD/Primary May 14, 2017 May 14, 2020 REPLACED
MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY 60476938 CARGO May 14, 2017 Jun 20, 2020 CANCELLED
MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY 60476938 BIPD/Primary May 14, 2017 Jun 20, 2020 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1369846 BIPD/Primary May 14, 2015 May 4, 2018 CANCELLED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q05 1840035 BIPD/Primary Sep 27, 2011 Sep 27, 2011 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q05 1840035 BIPD/Primary Sep 27, 2011 Aug 8, 2013 CANCELLED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q05 1840035 BIPD/Primary Sep 27, 2011 May 14, 2015 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q05 1840035 CARGO Sep 7, 2011 May 14, 2017 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 20, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 20, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 10, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. May 14, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MERCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 4, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. May 4, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. May 14, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  8. May 14, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  9. Aug 8, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  10. Oct 3, 2011
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Sep 27, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
500 N DELAWARE AVE PA 1 0
ON W PASSYUNK AVE AT ITS INTER PA 1 0
PHILADELPHIA CITY PA PA 1 0
PHILADELPHIA PA PA 1 0
WALT WHITMAN BR PA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CASTOR MATERIALS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CASTOR MATERIALS INC

Is CASTOR MATERIALS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CASTOR MATERIALS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1379996 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CASTOR MATERIALS INC's safety rating? ▾
CASTOR MATERIALS INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CASTOR MATERIALS INC had? ▾
13 roadside inspections are on file for CASTOR MATERIALS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CASTOR MATERIALS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CASTOR MATERIALS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 13 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is CASTOR MATERIALS INC based? ▾
CASTOR MATERIALS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3025 CASTOR AVE, PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania 19134. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CASTOR MATERIALS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CASTOR MATERIALS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC757351). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CASTOR MATERIALS INC operate? ▾
CASTOR MATERIALS INC self-reports 39 power units and 41 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CASTOR MATERIALS INC had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CASTOR MATERIALS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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