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Carrier profile · USDOT 981861 · Updated 06/13/2026

MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL

DBA CASTEEL TRUCKING

7 power unitsavg 10.5 yrLocal · 1 statesMACON, GA
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
10.5Avg age (yr)
2008–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(478) 471-6365Email dispatchmike@mikecasteel.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Limited record

Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.

Established 25 yearsNo reported crashesNot enough inspection history to rate
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2001
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo—%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.5 yr

Model years 2008–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 24-yr authority — unrated.Full read

Is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL safe to work with?

Is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL safe to load? MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL (USDOT 981861) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in MACON, GA, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL's USDOT number?

MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL's USDOT number is 981861.

Is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL is active in the FMCSA register.

What is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL's safety record?

MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL has a —% vehicle out-of-service rate across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.

How big is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL's fleet?

MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL operates 7 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL based?

MICHAEL LEE CASTEEL is based in MACON, GA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.