CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
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8 events tracked · latest Jul 8, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- May 26, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- May 22, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
- May 18, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 30, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 23, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Apr 15, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Feb 18, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($1,000,000).
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Company Overview
CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The company has been in operation for 30 years, registered with the FMCSA on 04/01/1996. The fleet consists of 75 power units and 75 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 4,779,134 miles (2024). The carrier transports General Freight, Metal; Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Motor Vehicles and 7 other categories. 6 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 106 inspections are on file. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.. Active operating authorities include Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC has a Trust Score of 94/100 (Excellent).
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Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
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Quick Facts
Safety & Inspection Data
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through May 2026, 68 inspections, 12 resulted in out-of-service (17.6% OOS rate).
Crash Records (7)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | BLUE SPRINGS | MO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Other/Unknown | Dry | Daylight |
| 04/15/2026 | LOUISVILLE | KY | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 02/18/2026 | COLUMBIA | MO | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | Other/Unknown | Dry | Daylight |
| 02/06/2026 | SANDUSKY | OH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Snow | Water | Dawn |
| 01/12/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS | IN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Dusk |
| 12/11/2024 | Comstock Twp | MI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Water | Dawn |
| 11/08/2024 | LOUISVILLE | KY | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
79 roadside violations across 68 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (100)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 242 - INTERSTATE 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2026 | MO | Full (Level I) | MAYVIEW MO | 10 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/18/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | NORTH OLMSTED OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/30/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/30/2026 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | MAYVIEW MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2026 | CA | Full (Level I) | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/24/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | COLDWATER SCALE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/14/2026 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | GREENSBURG IN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/10/2026 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BOWLING GREEN OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/06/2026 | MI | Full (Level I) | MONROE SCALE N/B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/03/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | E/B I-94 @ NEW HAVEN RD | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/23/2026 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/19/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MONROE SCALE N/B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/06/2026 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MONROE SCALE N/B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/26/2026 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/22/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | BROOKVILLE OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/12/2026 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | VAN WERT OH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/10/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | MIDWAY GA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/08/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | WEST HARRISON IN | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/01/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | WADDY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2025 | WI | Walk-Around (Level II) | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/24/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | MONROE SCALE S/B | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/09/2025 | OH | Full (Level I) | VERMILION OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/06/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/29/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | EB I-94 @ HAGGERTY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/22/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | WB MARSHALL REST AREA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/31/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 18 EB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/19/2025 | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | SLATE HILL NY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | GARY IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/18/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | VANDALIA OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/13/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/06/2025 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | BLOOMINGDALE OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/31/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2025 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | N I-75 @ MM-15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/06/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DULUTH GA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/04/2025 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 83 MP 676 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/23/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | TROY OH | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/20/2025 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | HENRIETTA MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/19/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | SB I-69@23MM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | W I-94@NEW BALTIMORE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/18/2025 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | MAYVIEW MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/15/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I-78 W 1083 FEET SOUTH OF U | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/11/2025 | KY | Full (Level I) | LOUISVILLE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/31/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2025 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | PORT CLINTON OH | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2025 | MI | Full (Level I) | EB I-94 @ OLD SCALES | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/04/2025 | GA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DARIEN GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/26/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAGINAW HWY | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/05/2025 | KY | Driver-Only (Level III) | LOUISVILLE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/04/2025 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | BIRDSEYE IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/14/2025 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | I 75 SB 21MM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/27/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US-285 MILE MARKER 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I 35 NB 196MM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/18/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/09/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | TROY OH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/05/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | WB SCALES | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/20/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | CHESTERTON IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/13/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | BOWLING GREEN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/06/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/28/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | MICHIGAN CITY IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | SEYMOUR IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/17/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | SB I-75 @ HURON RIVER | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/09/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-94 LOCALS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/21/2024 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROADSIDE INSPECTION | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/31/2024 | TN | Full (Level I) | TENNESSEE 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/31/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | N/B MOUND RD @ 14 MILE RD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/23/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | ETNA GREEN IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/27/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | SCHOOLCRAFT @ MIDDLEBELT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/11/2024 | MI | Full (Level I) | GRASS LAKE SCALE E/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | GARY IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/13/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | LIVERNOIS @ FEDERAL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/07/2024 | MO | Walk-Around (Level II) | HENRIETTA MO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2024 | US | Full (Level I) | LOWELL IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/20/2024 | WI | Full (Level I) | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/18/2024 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | HARVEY COUNTY - 079 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/05/2024 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROAD PATROL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/02/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2024 | AR | Walk-Around (Level II) | HOPE AR | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/25/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH-0030 IN ROCKWALL CO. (65-79 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/21/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | DRAGOON ST @ CADET ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/20/2024 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | INKSTER RD @ I-94 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/14/2024 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | ROADSIDE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/05/2024 | KY | Full (Level I) | FRANKLIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/29/2024 | KS | Driver-Only (Level III) | IOLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/23/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROAD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/13/2024 | TN | Walk-Around (Level II) | NASHVILLE TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/06/2024 | KY | Walk-Around (Level II) | SHEPHERDSVILLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/02/2024 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | 23 NORTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/25/2024 | MI | Driver-Only (Level III) | N/B LIVERNOIS @ VERNON HWY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/18/2024 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | WARREN IN | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/03/2024 | MO | Full (Level I) | JOPLIN MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/22/2023 | OH | Walk-Around (Level II) | SCALES | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/21/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | COLDWATER SCALE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/13/2023 | MO | Driver-Only (Level III) | KANSAS CITY MO | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/07/2023 | MI | Walk-Around (Level II) | E/B NEW BUFFALO SCALE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/02/2023 | IN | Walk-Around (Level II) | NEW CASTLE IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/26/2023 | KY | Full (Level I) | FRANKLIN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/20/2023 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | I80 MM 23.5 EB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91146A | $1,000,000 | 12/15/2011 | 03/12/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91146A | $1,000,000 | 12/15/2011 | 04/16/2019 | Name Changed |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | TPS 031 0469 | $1,000,000 | 09/05/1995 | 11/21/1996 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CE 036-932-10 | $750,000 | 04/22/1996 | 05/06/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP91146A | $1,000,000 | 03/12/2019 | 01/26/2024 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC299953 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | 12/20/2011 | - | - |
| MC299953 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 04/02/1996 | REVOKED | 05/16/2011 |
| MC299953 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 03/14/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 03/13/2019 |
| MC299953 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/02/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 01/09/2024 |
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