CIRCLE MT
Roadside inspection site in Montana • 18 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
CIRCLE MT is a roadside inspection location in Montana where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 18 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 19, 2026.
A total of 17 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 16.7%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 2 citations, followed by Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (1 citations). A total of 8 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
18 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
8 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 3 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
17 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRINCE INC | 81091 | MT | 2 |
| 2 | AGLAND COOP | 340915 | MT | 1 |
| 3 | FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY | 1243097 | MT | 1 |
| 4 | CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC | 470177 | SC | 1 |
| 5 | TRIPLE T SALES | 1081935 | MT | 1 |
| 6 | RIVERSIDE CONTRACTING INC | 290521 | MT | 1 |
| 7 | FEIST WATSON ENTERPRISES INC | 758310 | MT | 1 |
| 8 | R & W GARNER LLC | 503165 | MT | 1 |
| 9 | STUTZMAN TRANSPORT LLC | 3423501 | MT | 1 |
| 10 | KG PRIME TRANSPORTATION INC | 3656867 | IL | 1 |
| 11 | SHENNUM TRUCKING LLC | 3515994 | MT | 1 |
| 12 | ECKART TRUCKING INC | 363819 | MT | 1 |
| 13 | F & C LOGISTICS GROUP INC | 4255312 | FL | 1 |
| 14 | DIVERSIFIED TRANSFER & STORAGE INC | 357293 | MT | 1 |
| 15 | HEISS TRUCKING LLC | 1380166 | WY | 1 |
| 16 | ONWAY TRANSPORT INC | 3134468 | AB | 1 |
| 17 | A-STAR TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 3162107 | OH | 1 |
Recent Inspections
18 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)