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CASTLE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC

USDOT 4197581 • 5614 VERMILLION BLUFFS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80923

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,197,581
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Colorado
Phone
2188559121
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
MCS-150 Mileage
720,000
BOC-3 Agent
MCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLC
Physical Address
5614 VERMILLION BLUFFS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80923
Contact
Phone: 2188559121

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 1, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1618717ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA978396916ON FILEAug 1, 2025Jun 18, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA978396916REPLACEDJun 18, 2025Mar 7, 2026
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA978396916REPLACEDMar 7, 2024Jun 18, 2025
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA978396916CANCELLEDMar 7, 2024Aug 1, 2025

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA978396916BIPD/PrimaryMar 7, 2026Mar 7, 2026
TERM/CANCLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA978396916BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2025Aug 1, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA978396916BIPD/PrimaryJun 18, 2025Jun 18, 2025
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA978396916BIPD/PrimaryJun 18, 2025Jun 18, 2025

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1618717MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 12, 2024—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
34%
Unsafe Driving
17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
95
Violations
228
42 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
26.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
10.5%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
17
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
4
Apr
7
May
8
Jun
7
Jul
7
Aug
9
Sep
14
Oct
9
Nov
6
Dec
4
Jan
4
Feb
8
Mar
4
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 95 of 95 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

31 states • 95 inspections

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Violation Summary (228 violations from 95 inspections)

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Violation Summary (228 violations from 95 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions1604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection1403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status11110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT90—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number70—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner70—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS607Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve557Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43D-BBrake - relay emergency valve447Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS30—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL33—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8E1-PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS30—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat226Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status2110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed21—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged206Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC20—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.104F3Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.110B2II-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (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 t10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB390.21TB10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPASSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC390.21TC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation.11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.106D-CCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.20BELDNVShort-haul operations - timecard not maintained103Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TA390.21TA10—General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
26.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+2.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.8 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.40vs nat'l 1.80
+0.60 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (95 inspections)

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Inspection History (95 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687544624RoadsideTNLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 3, 202687502161RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2Details unavailableYes
Apr 2, 202687490576RoadsideKSLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK6Details unavailableNo
Apr 2, 202687495803RoadsideNMLevel 3PJTM SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 30, 202687454097SUNDANCE POEWYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 23, 20268738405639 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2DIMNo
Mar 19, 202687348260BELMONT OHOHLevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 14, 202687297013MOHAWK TNTNLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 5, 202687207981STONINGTONCTLevel 2TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 393.43DBMAYes
Mar 4, 202687215425011 - WADSWORTH - US41ILLevel 3FORD TRUCK TRACTOR2395.22H2, 392.2RGNo
Mar 4, 20268722546445 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 2BIGT SEMI-TRAILER2393.60D, 177.834A-HMCYes
Mar 3, 202687195505BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 27, 202687180718I-35 NBIALevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95ANo
Feb 27, 20268722564539 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 12, 202687043371SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177KSLevel 1CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60C, 393.60DNo
Feb 6, 202686986503STANTON TNTNLevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A1, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 19, 202686834409KEWANEE MOMOLevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK6395.8E1PC, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.43D-BYes
Jan 17, 202686831160JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3396.3A1-BOS, 393.40A-B, 395.8E1PCYes
Jan 16, 202686828407STANTON TNTNLevel 1BIG TEX FULL TRAILER0—No
Jan 14, 202686810789SOUTH PITTSBURG TNTNLevel 1EXCALIBUR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 16, 202586593259OLATHE NORTH M.C.I.S. #23WKSLevel 1TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2393.60D, 395.3A2-HOSPRNPNo
Dec 15, 202586593124NEOSHO COUNTY - 133KSLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK6396.17C-PI, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24No
Dec 10, 202586537833VAN BUREN ARARLevel 1BIG TEX FULL TRAILER1393.110B3-CYes
Dec 6, 202586507374I35 NBIALevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.60D, 395.24C1INo
Dec 5, 202586501641EAGLEVILLE MOMOLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 3, 202586471113WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 19, 202586391188MENOMONIE WIWILevel 2BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LLPLNo
Nov 19, 20258638573115 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.60D, 393.104F3, 393.75BYes
Nov 18, 202586369311MEBANE NCUSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 18, 202586379232WAUKESHA WIWILevel 3TRAIL MAX SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PI, 396.9D2-FTFNo
Nov 14, 202586338591KEMPER COUNTYMSLevel 1FORD TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 14, 202586335167STEELE MOMOLevel 1PJ TRAILER SEMI-TRAILER3393.60D, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Nov 10, 202586291491MONTICELLO FLFLLevel 3TRAIL MAXX SEMI-TRAILER6395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Nov 7, 202586263207EDDYVILLEKYLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60DNo
Nov 3, 202586278938LISLE NYNYLevel 2PJ SEMI-TRAILER7393.110B2II-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.43DBMAYes
Oct 30, 202586207699OLATHE NORTH M.C.I.S. #23WKSLevel 1BIGT SEMI-TRAILER3393.60D, 395.3A3II, 396.17C-PINo
Oct 30, 202586213495SHADY SPRING WVWVLevel 2CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 27, 202586169586NEOSHO COUNTY - 133KSLevel 1CHEV TRUCK TRACTOR5395.8E-HOSPD, 393.60C, 395.8E-HOSPDOOSYes
Oct 20, 202586120045ON I-80 E AT MM 262.1PALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.71A-DNo
Oct 20, 202586105353TILFORD SDSDLevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Oct 17, 202586096024SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26AKSLevel 1ST SEMI-TRAILER4383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTAYes
Oct 16, 202586091345FORT PAYNE ALALLevel 2UNPUBLISHE FULL TRAILER2393.43D-B, 393.95FYes
Oct 16, 202586089292LAVONIA GAGALevel 1TRAIL MATE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 10, 202586021768DICKSON TNTNLevel 1BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Oct 8, 202586024624TEMPLE GAGALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 7, 202585998304FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Oct 6, 202586001552TULLOS LALALevel 1UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER7393.48A-BIHE, 396.17C-PI, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Oct 6, 202585989208STEPHENS CITY VAVALevel 1CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.60C, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 1, 202585938064DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, WNCLevel 1TRMX FULL TRAILER0—No
Sep 26, 202585898881MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.17C-PI, 393.75G-TAOW, 390.21TB1-MCYes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

95 total · 33.7% OOS
2024-072026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

STANTON TN4 · 3 OOS
39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD3
MANCHESTER TN3 · 3 OOS
OLATHE NORTH M.C.I.S. #23W2
MONTICELLO FL2 · 1 OOS
SOUTH HAVEN M.C.I.S. #26A2 · 2 OOS
37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX2
NEOSHO COUNTY - 1332 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service61 · 4 OOS
Unsafe Driving38 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness9 · 7 OOS

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 7, 2026
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Aug 1, 2025
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Jun 18, 2025
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Jun 18, 2025
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