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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 11, 2026
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CIRCLE T TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1297191 · MC503410 · EIN 20-1743407 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
691 FREEMAN STREET, MINEOLA, TX, 75773
(903) 569-0991 · DEANN HAWKINS
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
19 / 19
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
53 / 541
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
CANAL INSURANCE CO. — $750K BIPD · policy CT8416554933 · eff 12/01/2025
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance408 pts
Unsafe Driving93 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance40 pts
Other38 pts
Not in SMS4 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 60 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.9 | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 34 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
TX28
LA4
KS2
CA2
CO2
NM2
UT2
FL1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.72 | 4.72 | ≈66–73% (over 65) | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.39 | 0.32 | ≈43–50% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.12 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.93 | 5.88 | ≈73–77% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-02 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 66% · Seat belt 23% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 41 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in TX · medium impact
• Review the inspections from TX to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 50% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 35% · Log / ELD device 15%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 35% · Tires 21% (4 OOS) · Brakes 19% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 12 inspections, 17 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 53%
396.17C-PI ×3, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.9A-LBL
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.448).
2. Other5 viol · 29%
393.47E, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 12%
395.22G-ELDMFV, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.293).
Repeat offenders: 396.17C-PI ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | FOREST HILL (TARRANT), TX | 1 | ||
| 04/17/2026 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/26/2025 | TERRELL, TX | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/10/2025 | RURAL SUMTER, AL | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
22 truck21 trailer1 other1 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
DEANN HAWKINS
Recordable crash rate
0.654 / MM mi
Annual mileage
1.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
18
Registered since
2004-10-20
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 12 carriers
Shares identifiers with 12 carriers (10 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/19/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.2M mi reported (2025)
12/01/2025 — Insurance filed — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CT8416554933
12/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0047589001
05/24/2021 — Insurance name changed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0047589001
04/20/2021 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/19/2021)
04/16/2021 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0047589001
12/01/2020 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP54368A
11/04/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/27/2020)
11/24/2019 — Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy JNG000115-00
11/24/2018 — Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary · policy JNG000039-00
10/29/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2018)
11/24/2017 — Insurance replaced — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy WH10712025
11/24/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary · policy AUS4000005
10/28/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/23/2016)
11/24/2015 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2014MCA00305
10/28/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/24/2015)
11/24/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy PK2013MCA00305
10/28/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2014)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1297191.