CIRCLE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 784655 • 2545 NORTH STREET, GRANVILLE, OH, 43023
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-352099 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 9, 2005 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-645784-00 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | Q39 0350489 C | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2005 | May 4, 2016 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-645784-00 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-645784-00 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2016 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Q03 534 00 06 C | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 448117 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2004 | Mar 3, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 396640 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2003 | Mar 3, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 05787046 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2003 | Mar 3, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-787046-00 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 2001 | Mar 3, 2003 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4178704600 | REPLACED | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 3, 1999 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 05787046 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 1999 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4178704600 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 1999 | Apr 13, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-645784-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-645784-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-645784-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q39 0350489 C | CARGO | May 4, 2016 | May 4, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY | Q03 534 00 06 C | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 448117 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 3, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 05787046 | CARGO | Mar 3, 2005 | Mar 3, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 396640 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2004 | Mar 3, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 05787046 | CARGO | Apr 16, 2003 | Apr 16, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-787046-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2003 | Mar 3, 2003 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4178704600 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2001 | Apr 13, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4178704600 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 1999 | Mar 3, 1999 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC352099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2005 |
| MC352099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2004 |
| MC352099 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 12, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2003 |
| MC352099 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 11, 1999 | — | Unknown |
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
13 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (19 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (46 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
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 71 | ...018710 | CIRCLE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | IRWIN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0008 S | ...018756 | CIRCLE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 25, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WYOMING | US 131 | ...016079 | CIRCLE EXPRESS INC |
| Aug 12, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PLEASANT (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 37 | ...018710 | CIRCLE EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 23 | ...018708 | CIRCLE EXPRESS INC |
| Jan 15, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2018 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2014 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2002 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2001 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events