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Carrier Profile · DOT 1797233

Michael Castlen

DBA: Castlen Farm

Private Carrier · Not For HireOwensboro, KY 42303
Updated 2026-05-30T12:33:24.577Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Michael Castlen has a fleet of 2 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameMichael Castlen
DBACastlen Farm
DOT #1797233
MC #
CityOwensboro
StateKentucky
ZIP42303
Authority age17.8y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/22/2024
Company officerMichael Castlen
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

5806 STATE ROUTE 144, Owensboro, KY, 42303

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jul 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael Castlen

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael Castlen authorized to operate?

Michael Castlen's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Michael Castlen's safety record?

Michael Castlen does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Michael Castlen operate?

Michael Castlen operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Castlen insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Michael Castlen had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Michael Castlen as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Michael Castlen?

Michael Castlen's DOT number is 1797233. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
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