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WILLARD A MCGOWAN III
DBA: Circle M Transportation
Houston, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1200294 · MC 478198
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-478198 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 8, 2020; first granted January 30, 2004 (22 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on November 17, 2014 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active; 3 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC478198
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0149981001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1200294
MC Number
MC-478198
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 13, 2004
Authority First Granted
January 30, 2004
Authority Reinstated
May 8, 2020
Annual Mileage
25,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Houston, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9XXSR642376 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X17D691667 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 25 ft | 4U3S025229L009184 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | 5008500382 | INTERSTATE 57 S/B MP 47, IL | II | 4 | 1 | CIRCLE M TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC FONA |
1XP7DB9X17D691667 4U3S025229L009184 13NE7850513512518 |
TX 97V424W TX 67Z412W OK DP9147 |
| 383.23A2-DT | OOSOperating a CMV without a valid CDL: No double- or triple-trailer endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 10, 2024 | V241515271 | IH10 WB SVC RD AT MC, TX | III | — | — | BOUGHT | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9XXSR642376 |
TX 82W565V |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BOUGHT | 1 | September 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 10, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 19, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 8, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 4, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 26, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 1, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 20, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 20, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 4, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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