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Generated Nov 10, 2026
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CIRCLE TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 635676 · MC299953 · EIN 83-3220108 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1950 W COOK ROAD SUITE 102, FORT WAYNE, IN, 46818
(260) 208-4500 · ERIC FORTMEYER
60
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 33.3% — well above the 22% national average9 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
75 / 75
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
79 / 960
Crashes (24 mo)
9
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GWP91146A · eff 01/26/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate33.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Hours-of-Service Compliance477 pts
Vehicle Maintenance452 pts
Unsafe Driving136 pts
Other27 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 154 | |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 147 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 63 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 34 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 |
Most inspected states
MI21
OH16
IN8
KY8
IL5
MO4
TX4
GA3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.92 | 1.81 | ≈26–33% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.80 | 1.89 | ≈87–94% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7.47 | 7.54 | ≈86–90% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-28 · 1 new since the Oct 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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 66% (1 OOS) · Following / lane / reckless 33% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 1%
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 32% (4 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (4 OOS) · Tires 29% (6 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 38 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Steuben County, IN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Steuben County, IN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 60% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Phone / texting 7%
• 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 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 10 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance4 viol · 40%
395.8E-HOSPD ×2, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.35).
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 40%
393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.47D2-BLTBD
✓ 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
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.603).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.44).
Repeat offenders: 395.8E-HOSPD ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2026 | DECATUR, IN | 3 | ✓ | |
| 07/24/2026 | PORTAGE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/01/2026 | BOWLING GREEN, KY | ✓ | ||
| 04/23/2026 | BLUE SPRINGS, MO | ✓ | ||
| 04/15/2026 | LOUISVILLE, KY | ✓ | ||
| 02/18/2026 | COLUMBIA, MO | ✓ | ||
| 02/06/2026 | SANDUSKY, OH | ✓ | ||
| 01/12/2026 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | ✓ | ||
| 12/11/2024 | Comstock Twp, MI | ✓ |
Equipment — 87 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer41 truck1 incomplete vehicle1 other
Company profile
Officer
ERIC FORTMEYER
Annual mileage
4.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
75
Registered since
1996-04-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 62 carriers
Shares identifiers with 62 carriers (60 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELKAN EXPRESS LLC | 1810877 | 4 VINs | strong |
| CIRCLE LOGISTICS II INC | 2478965 | email, phone | strong |
| RCM TRUCKING SOLUTIONS LLC | 4069643 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/28/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
4.8M mi reported (2024)
01/26/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GWP91146A
01/26/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91146A
01/02/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/09/2024)
04/16/2019 — Insurance name changed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91146A
03/14/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/13/2019)
03/12/2019 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP91146A
12/20/2011 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
05/06/2011 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 01 CE 036-932-10
11/21/1996 — Insurance cancelled — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TPS 031 0469
04/02/1996 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (05/16/2011)
04/01/1996 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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