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Generated Oct 27, 2026
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CASTLE MOUNTAIN HOTSHOT SERVICE LLC
USDOT 4197581 · MC1618717 · EIN 93-4210935 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5614 VERMILLION BLUFFS DR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, 80923
(218) 855-9121 · TYLER BRAM
70
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.9% — above the 22% national averageDriver OOS 9.2% — above the 6.7% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
44 / 44
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
147 / 1424
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
SAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy BACO0001064-01 · eff 03/07/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate9.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance789 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance367 pts
Unsafe Driving110 pts
Other94 pts
Driver Fitness81 pts
Controlled Substances/Alcohol72 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance48 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 130 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 1 | 128 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 112 | |
| 392.4A-DOSU | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 72 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 72 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 70 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 56 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 48 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 2 | 48 |
Most inspected states
TN21
IA15
MO11
KS10
MS7
NM6
PA6
NC5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8.00 | 7.33 | ≈79–86% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.00 | 0.87 | ≈91–98% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.34 | 0.31 | ≈84–88% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.10 | 0.11 | ≈14–21% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.33 | 3.28 | ≈51–55% | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.21 | 0.22 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-21 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Phone / texting 27% · Speeding 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 17 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 71% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 15% · Following / lane / reckless 12% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (7 OOS)
• Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol · low impact
Drugs / alcohol 100% (2 OOS)
• Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 29% (9 OOS) · Brakes 29% (12 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12% (3 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 20 inspections, 27 violations, 6 OOS, 13 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance14 viol · 2 OOS · 52%
393.48A-BIHE ×4, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2, 393.75B-TF
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 25 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.498).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance5 viol · 19%
395.24C2III-ELDSDN ×4, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 33 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.75).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 11%
392.2-SLLCP, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 33 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 6).
Repeat offenders: 393.48A-BIHE ×4, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN ×4, 392.4A-DOSU ×2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 ×2
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Equipment — 54 vehicles seen in inspections
25 truck24 trailer5 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
TYLER BRAM
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
1
Registered since
2024-02-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 40 carriers
Shares identifiers with 40 carriers (39 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON POINT TRUCKING LLC | 4365931 | 4 VINs | strong |
| KEOWN TRANSPORT LLC | 3630785 | 3 VINs | strong |
| BOOMER TRANSPORT LLC | 3893616 | 2 VINs | strong |
| JACKSONS TRUCKING LLC | 7649800 | officer | strong |
| AMBUFREIGHT INC | 3286036 | 2 VINs | medium |
| ETERNAL LOGISTICS LLC | 4251325 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
09/09/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2026)
03/07/2026 — Insurance filed — SAFEPOINT INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy BACO0001064-01
03/07/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA978396916
08/01/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA978396916
06/18/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA978396916
03/12/2024 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
02/20/2024 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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