POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT
DBA: GARDEN BROS CIRCUS
Joins 12 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 55.6% vs 23.4% national (+32.2 pts).
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT (USDOT 2632380) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 55.6% vs 23.4% national (+32.2 pts). • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2632380/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 2632380
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Conditional rated
Company officer: JOHN H WHITFIELD
Company officer 2: TOSCA FORNASARI
Other (CIRCUS EQUIPMENT)
Based in SARASOTA, FL
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 82/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
NR
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: Peer OOS benchmark not available for this carrier.
FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
2632380
In FMCSA records since
May 5, 2015 (~11y)
Company officer
JOHN H WHITFIELD
Company officer 2
TOSCA FORNASARI
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (CIRCUS EQUIPMENT)
Fleet size
21 units
Drivers
19
Annual mileage
258,801 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (941) 400-1472
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1100 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY
SARASOTA, FL 34234
Mailing
PO BOX 3311
SARASOTA, FL 34230
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
2632380
In FMCSA records since
May 5, 2015 (~11y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
258,801 mi
Safety Rating
Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
55.6%
vs
23.4%
+32.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%
vs
6.7%
+33.3 pts
Violations per Inspection
2.83
vs
1.80
+1.03
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.7%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 25% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
21
Drivers
19
Inspections
24
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
55.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 55.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
2024-05
2026-09
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 2.96 | 3 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 4.90 | 5 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.95 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 15.72 | 16 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89060910 | Sep 21, 2026 | UT | 3 | ST. GEORGE UT |
KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.11G-HOSDFPSD | No |
| 88876220 | Aug 31, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88283942 | Jun 30, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8F1-HOSM | Yes |
| 85463757 | Aug 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | DELTA OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLML, 383.71C-LCDL | No |
| 85233036 | Jul 14, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-70 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 84908803 | Jun 3, 2025 | UT | 1 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
14 | 177.817A-HMSP, 383.23A2-LCDL, 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Yes |
| 84860243 | Jun 3, 2025 | ID | 2 | BOISE ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.55C2-B, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 84780624 | May 27, 2025 | OR | 3 | or-ashland--or |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84791893 | May 26, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84791809 | May 26, 2025 | CA | 3 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84180445 | Mar 17, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9T, 393.95A, 393.205C | No |
| 83744864 | Jan 27, 2025 | FL | 3 | SUMMERFIELD FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 82603977 | Sep 9, 2024 | CT | 3 | NORTH HAVEN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 391.11(b)(2), 395.24(d), 392.60(a) | No |
| 82499524 | Aug 26, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i99-mm-39-antis-twp---i-99-pin |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
25 | 396.5(b), 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82436705 | Aug 19, 2024 | PA | 2 | pa-sr376--chippewa-twp---chippewa |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.78, 395.8(k)(2) | Yes |
| 82342825 | Aug 5, 2024 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81788823 | May 28, 2024 | IN | 1 | SEYMOUR IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81766401 | May 28, 2024 | IN | 1 | SEYMOUR IN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
16 | 393.9(a), 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79990722 | Oct 23, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.75(a), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79466666 | Aug 21, 2023 | ME | 2 | me-york---scales |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 396.17(c), 393.95(f), 393.53(c) | No |
| 79350651 | Aug 7, 2023 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75(a)(1), 395.8(a)(1), 393.43(a) | Yes |
| 78704479 | May 22, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 78753495 | Apr 18, 2023 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 395.11(g) | No |
| sms-78278962 | Jan 1, 2020 | AZ | 2 | az-marana,-az | — | 8 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS2023E25662 | Apr 25, 2023 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8816264809 | Jun 20, 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1901116938 | Jun 6, 2019 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 10, 2023enforcementEnforcement case FL-2023-0166-US0830 — $8,320
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Oct 6, 2019oosOut-of-service order — Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 2 | 2 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| NORTH HAVEN | CT | 1 | 0 |
| SUMMERFIELD FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| BOISE ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
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