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PAUL OTTO
DBA: Circle J Trucking
Elkton, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 329497 · MC 213262
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-213262 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file with FMCSA
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC213262
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · Policy CLP4576
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP4576
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
329497
MC Number
MC-213262
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 3, 1988
Authority Granted
April 4, 1991
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
413 N Antelope, Elkton, SD 57026
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Laura Josephson
Officer 2
Paul Otto
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 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
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14503A3M2273568 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X56N892780 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 0444000449 | CANBY MN | III | 2 | — | DENCO II, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRA |
1XP5DB9X56N892780 1W14503A3M2273568 |
SD PR26934 SD 19539P |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DENCO II, LLC | 1 | May 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 10, 1989 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 19, 1989 | Cargo | On file |
| January 19, 1989 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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