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POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT
DBA: Garden Bros Circus
Sarasota, FL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2632380
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
57.1% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Previously ordered out of service on October 6, 2019 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2632380
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 28, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 2015
Annual Mileage
258,801 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1100 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John H Whitfield
Officer 2
Tosca Fornasari
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
45
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance97
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
57.1% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
8 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
6 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN3
CA2
MT2
PA2
AZ1
CT1
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
9
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3HJ132419 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248204J1527829 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVD5323YL202500 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVD5328YL202427 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVD5324YL202831 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4HJ132154 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8HJ132464 | 2 | 2 |
| Unknown | — | 1C9BV1621BY887065 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328DS361220 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3GT7DEB59724 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | — | 1G9GS2226KV185413 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Chevrolet C4 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1GBC4E1E23F500773 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KXCG6EF119966 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Wabash Smooth Side Standard | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJE532S6VL398013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVD53232L207557 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVD5327YL202421 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1KKVD532XYL201425 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535VM292325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYAP8X8EJ404907 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7LJ385932 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9HJ132652 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0HJ150555 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1HJ162097 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3HJ139310 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5JJ169334 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8JJ169330 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9FJ434473 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 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 (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | ND74011935 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X8HJ132464 |
FL XE805B |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 31, 2026 | NBGW009767 | CA, CA | I | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYD49X8HJ132464 |
FL XEB05B |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 2142003232 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 13 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYD49X3HJ132419 1KKVD5328YL202427 |
FL XE810B FL 5003CZ |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | U665101339 | MISSOULA MT | I | 15 | 7 | SELF | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNPUBLISHE |
1GC1KXCG6EF119966 UNKNOWN |
TX YDX2445 NL 2NN124A |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-HCM | OOSHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.42A-BM | Brake - Missing required brake other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.42A-BM | Brake - Missing required brake other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.42A-BM | Brake - Missing required brake other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.42A-BM | Brake - Missing required brake other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | U584301412 | BILLINGS MT | I | 15 | 9 | GARDEN BROS CIRCUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKYDP9X1HJ162097 1JJE532S6VL398013 |
FL XE807B FL QB98TN |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRSC | OOSFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | 172K000026 | IA, IA | II | 4 | 1 | GARDEN BROS CIRCUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYD49X8HJ132464 1KKVD5324YL202831 |
FL XE805B FL QB05TP |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | XA74451871 | SAN SIMON AZ | II | 5 | 2 | POLACK BROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYDP9X0HJ150555 1KKVD53232L207557 |
FL XE809B FL QA48NR |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | 1515000446 | DELTA OH | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KENTUCKY |
1XKYD49X3HJ132419 1KKVD5323YL202500 |
NJ XE810B FL QA93HH |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 383.71C-LCDL | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without transferring CDL to new state of domicile within 30 days | |||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | 5001590054 | I-70, IL | III | 1 | — | POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYD49X4HJ132154 13N248204J1527829 |
FL XE803B FL QAO7GP |
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | 25KK001056 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | I | 14 | 5 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYD49X4HJ132154 13N248204J1527829 |
FL XE803B FL QA07GP |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 177.817A-HMSP | OOSHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | OOSHM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDL | OOSEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 107.608B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to register with PHMSA prior to transporting HM requiring HM registration | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| POLLACK BROS | 1 | May 27, 2025 |
| POLACK BROTHERS ENTERAINMENT | 1 | August 26, 2024 |
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