CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 635676 • 1950 W COOK ROAD SUITE 102, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46818

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
635,676
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2602084500
Power Units (MCS-150)
75
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
MCS-150 Mileage
4,779,134
Physical Address
1950 W COOK ROAD SUITE 102, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46818
Mailing Address
BOX 8067, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46898
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 12, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-299953ACTIVEUnknownJan 9, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP91146AON FILEMar 12, 2019Jan 26, 2024

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP91146ANAME CHANGEDDec 15, 2011Apr 16, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP91146AREPLACEDDec 15, 2011Mar 12, 2019
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary01 CE 036-932-10CANCELLEDApr 22, 1996May 6, 2011
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryTPS 031 0469CANCELLEDSep 5, 1995Nov 21, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP91146ABIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2024Jan 26, 2024
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP91146ABIPD/PrimaryApr 16, 2019Apr 16, 2019
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP91146ABIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
CANCELAMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.01 CE 036-932-10BIPD/PrimaryMay 6, 2011May 6, 2011
CANCELCITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICATPS 031 0469BIPD/PrimaryNov 21, 1996Nov 21, 1996

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-299953INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC299953CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 9, 2024
MC299953CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 13, 2019
MC299953MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 20, 2011Unknown
MC299953MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDApr 2, 1996REVOKEDMay 16, 2011

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
113
Violations
117
22 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.0%
Driver OOS %
1.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
75
Drivers (MCS-150)
75
Crash Records
13

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
4
Mar
3
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
4
Jul
7
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
5
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 113 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

17 states113 inspections

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Violation Summary (117 violations from latest 100 of 113 inspections)

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Violation Summary (117 violations from latest 100 of 113 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps443Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203A-CBPCab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1ICoupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STYCISWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.17vs nat'l 1.80
-0.63 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (113 inspections)

Showing 50 of 113

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Inspection History (113 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 24, 202687421124COLDWATER SCALEMILevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Mar 14, 202687337002GREENSBURG ININLevel 3FRUEHAUF I SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 10, 202687270475BOWLING GREEN OHOHLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202687226313MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 1AJAX INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-BYes
Mar 3, 202687203835RoadsideMILevel 2CHEE INTERMODAL CHASSIS4393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LBL, 393.203A-CBPYes
Feb 23, 202687139433I57ILLevel 3FRG TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202687089211MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 2CIMR SEMI-TRAILER3393.45B2-BHTD, 393.75A1-TFBMF, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Yes
Feb 6, 202686995256MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LRLIYes
Jan 26, 202686911598PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Jan 22, 202686881377BROOKVILLE OHOHLevel 2VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 12, 202686787205VAN WERT OHOHLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 10, 202586547674MIDWAY GAGALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 8, 202586503286WEST HARRISON ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8A, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 1, 202586440292WADDYKYLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 28, 202586204228PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 2SUN COUNTR SEMI-TRAILER6393.9A-LFTSI, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Oct 24, 202586142435MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 2TRLR INTERMODAL CHASSIS5393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Oct 9, 202586020186VERMILION OHOHLevel 1CHEETAH CH INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.55C1No
Oct 6, 202585994683IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2SUNN SEMI-TRAILER2393.70B1I, 393.75A3Yes
Sep 29, 202585918187EB I-94 @ HAGGERTYMILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 22, 202585868858WB MARSHALL REST AREAMILevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 31, 202585655668I-39ILLevel 3FRG TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 19, 202585867292HWY 18 EBIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3395.3A2-PROPN, 392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 19, 202585589827SLATE HILL NYNYLevel 2SUN COUNTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 18, 202585528321VANDALIA OHOHLevel 3FRUEHAUF SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 18, 202585551090GARY ININLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLLRNo
Aug 13, 202585480836LOUISVILLEKYLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 6, 202585436686BLOOMINGDALE OHOHLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 31, 202585383269I-90ILLevel 3FRT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 28, 202585351010N I-75 @ MM-15MILevel 3FONT INTERMODAL CHASSIS0No
Jul 6, 202585198924DULUTH GAGALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Jul 4, 202585144370US 83 MP 676TXLevel 2SUNN OTHER0No
Jun 23, 202585033445TROY OHOHLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo
Jun 20, 202585006452HENRIETTA MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Jun 19, 202585020222SB I-69@23MMMILevel 2WALKER STA SEMI-TRAILER1393.55E-BNo
May 13, 202584669020W I-94@NEW BALTIMOREMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Apr 18, 202584437771MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 15, 202584419201RoadsidePALevel 3KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 390.21TC-MCNo
Apr 11, 202584392099LOUISVILLEKYLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 31, 202584283345GRASS LAKE SCALE W/BMILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.100C-CNo
Mar 28, 202584266582PORT CLINTON OHOHLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Mar 25, 202584215340EB I-94 @ OLD SCALESMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIRP, 393.11A1-CSURR, 393.11B-CSRIGRRNo
Mar 4, 202584085019DARIEN GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.82DUMTNo
Feb 26, 202583985545SAGINAW HWYMILevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Feb 5, 202583798106LOUISVILLEKYLevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.16ADNo
Feb 4, 202583792756BIRDSEYE ININLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS3, 395.8ANo
Jan 14, 202583601528I 75 SB 21MMMILevel 2CIMR INTERMODAL CHASSIS1393.9A-LRLINo
Dec 27, 202483517602US-285 MILE MARKER 4TXLevel 2CPS SEMI-TRAILER5392.2RG, 393.60D, 395.8F01No
Dec 19, 202483465439RoadsideIALevel 3SUN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 18, 202483439264GRASS LAKE SCALE W/BMILevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 9, 202483374132TROY OHOHLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

70 total · 18.6% OOS
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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
13
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (13 records)

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Crash History (13 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 18, 2026MOTOW00COLUMBIAIS 70...BU2203CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 6, 2026OHTOW00SANDUSKYSR 2...153947CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 12, 2026INTOW00INDIANAPOLISI465 SB AT THE 12.1MM...218577CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Dec 11, 2024MITOW00Comstock TwpE I 94...AV7295CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Nov 8, 2024KYINJURY01LOUISVILLEI 0265...860273CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
May 11, 2023OHINJURY01BENTON (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 2...185295CIRCLE TRANSPORT INC
Sep 20, 2022KYINJURY04LOUISVILLEI 0265...GB3400CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Sep 15, 2022KYTOW00BOWLING GREENUS0068...181652CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
May 4, 2022INTOW00HAMMONDI80 WB...663112CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
May 2, 2022IATOW00I 380 N/10MM...263084CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Feb 10, 2021INTOW00FISHERSI69N...015419CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
Apr 9, 2019MEINJURY02
Oct 23, 2018OHTOW00

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 18, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 6, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in OH
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 12, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 8, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 9, 2024
Authority
May 11, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 20, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Sep 15, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 4, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 9, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 12, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 6, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 1996
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary

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