DALE HUGHES
USDOT 1628140 • DBA: CIRCLE H TRANSPORT • 108272 OLD HIGHWAY 69, CHECOTAH, OK, 74426
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | SURETY | L259198-2143 | ON FILE | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 00926997 | ON FILE | Oct 4, 2019 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP61406A | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 23, 2017 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 0809389 | CANCELLED | Oct 25, 2021 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA9269970 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP61406A | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2009 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510ZRCR802950-MTC059 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2008 | Mar 18, 2009 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510ZRCR802950-MTC059 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2008 | Mar 17, 2009 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6338674 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2008 | Mar 17, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | L259198-2143 | SURETY | Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 0809389 | SURETY | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 00926997 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA9269970 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP61406A | CARGO | Feb 23, 2017 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP61406A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 23, 2017 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510ZRCR802950-MTC059 | CARGO | Mar 18, 2009 | Mar 18, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6338674 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510ZRCR802950-MTC059 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2009 | Mar 17, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-639672 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC639672 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2025 |
| MC639672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC639672 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC639672 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2023 |
| MC639672 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 29, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC639672 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 9, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC639672 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2009 |
| MC639672 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 28, 2008 | REVOKED | Feb 13, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2014 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2011 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 5, 2010 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records