Castle Mountain Hotshot Service LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4197581 · Colorado Springs, CO 80923 · 2188559121

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Castle Mountain Hotshot Service LLC (DOT# 4197581) in Colorado Springs, Colorado has 89 inspections on record with 220 violations and a 34.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

89 Inspections
34.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
22 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 34.8%
Carrier: 34.8% (31 of 89) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 11.2%
Carrier: 11.2% (10 of 89) National: 6.4%
23% OOS rate better than 23% of carriers in Colorado
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in Colorado

Violation Categories · 220 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

220 total violations across 89 inspections
42 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
94
Unsafe Driving
38
Hours of Service
61
Driver Fitness
9
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
16

Inspection History · 89 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 30 states
Level 1: 51 (57%) Level 2: 21 (24%) Level 3: 17 (19%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 IA 1 0 0
03/19/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/14/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/05/2026 CT 2 1 0
03/04/2026 IL 3 0 0
03/04/2026 IA 2 1 0
03/03/2026 AL 2 0 0
02/27/2026 IA 2 0 0
02/27/2026 IA 1 0 0
02/12/2026 KS 1 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1618717
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Safepoint Insurance Company $750 03/07/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 22
Drivers 17
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 02/20/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20260122 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 720,000
Address 5614 Vermillion Bluffs Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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Resources

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