CIRCLE O INC
USDOT 3063897 • 8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 700, CINCINNATI, OH, 45236
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-056868 | REVOKED | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000464 | ON FILE | Apr 30, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000464 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000464 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000464 | CANCELLED | Nov 10, 2024 | Feb 2, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA986971500 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000012 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000012 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000012 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR3400000012 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC21032350 | REPLACED | Oct 19, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0006248836-1 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0006248836-1 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC21032349 | REPLACED | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC21032349 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC21032349 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2490482 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2020 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8425203 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2018 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS083230 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2017 | Dec 6, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000464 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000464 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000464 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000464 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2025 | Feb 2, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA986971500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000012 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000012 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2023 | Sep 24, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000012 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0006248836-1 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR3400000012 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2022 | Sep 24, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0006248836-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC21032349 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC21032350 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC21032349 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC21032349 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2021 | Sep 20, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2490482 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 23, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA8425203 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2020 | Aug 13, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS083230 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2018 | Dec 6, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-056868 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2025 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2025 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2023 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2022 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2022 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2021 |
| MC056868 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2018 |
| MC056868 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 13, 2017 | REVOKED | Jun 2, 2025 |
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
44 states • 398 inspections
Violation Summary (106 violations from latest 100 of 398 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 6 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 2 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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 (398 inspections)
Showing 50 of 398
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASCO | SR-395*025.10 | ...UD6732 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Aug 22, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 220 | ...NC8326 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Aug 7, 2024 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | CATALDO | I 90 | ...UD6741 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Jun 23, 2024 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOGAN | N US HIGHWAY 54 | ...339907 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Jun 3, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEMPHIS | I-240 | ...LP5467 | CIRCLE O INC |
| May 9, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...339901 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Mar 26, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | IH 039 SB | ...339919 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Mar 20, 2024 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUBURN | 1813 WASHINGTON (SOUTH) ST | ...NC8324 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Mar 3, 2024 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MONA | I-15 | ...UD6739 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Feb 24, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I- 80 | ...UE1180 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Feb 21, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...872536 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Feb 19, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROLLA | IS 44 | ...NC8331 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Jan 13, 2024 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | R2 - I580/BELLEVUE | ...KF3536 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Jan 11, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 | ...NC8321 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Dec 16, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PELAHATCHIE | 20 | ...UD8927 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Nov 14, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | THORNTON TWP | I-294 | ...UD8923 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Oct 15, 2023 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLIAMSBURG | T OR C BUSINESS LOOP | ...UD6747 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Oct 12, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...NC8328 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | I-20 | ...339922 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | I 285 N AT CAMPBELLTON | ...775571 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Jul 20, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIDGE (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 30 | ...NC8330 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Jul 20, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Dry Grove Twp | I-74 WB | ...GF8957 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYNN TWP | I-74 | ...775571 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Feb 26, 2023 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RITZVILLE | I-90*225.00 | ...UD6737 | CIRCLE O INC |
| Dec 13, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | SD HWY 34 | ...LN1014 | CIRCLE O INC |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events