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CASTLE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC

5614 VERMILLION BLUFFS DR · Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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  • MC #1618717
  • USDOT #4197581 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 17
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CASTLE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC is a Colorado Springs, CO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Colorado. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 17 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1618717 and their USDOT number is 4197581.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 720,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 19 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 4 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: TN (19), IA (13), MO (9), KS (8), PA (4), GA (4), IL (4), CO (4), NM (4), OH (4), VA (3), WI (3), +22 more. Home base: Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Safety Record

36 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.47 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.34 26 Vehicle Maintenance 3.29 47 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.47 10

Inspection Summary

  • 118
    Total
  • 56
    Clean
  • 62
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 76 unique codes

Critical 28

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 396.3A1E-PNCNBBrakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 20

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS5× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 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 the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 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 and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IDriver failed to make annotations when applicable1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 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.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance17× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns3× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CASTLE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC
5614 VERMILLION BLUFFS DR
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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