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CIRCLE E AUCTION LLC
Altamont, KS
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3942966
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3942966
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 26, 2022
Annual Mileage
20,533 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1551 14000 Rd, Altamont, KS 67330-9388
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Merlin Eicher
Officer 2
Ervin Eicher
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS2
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
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
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Hotshot
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT2NEF24015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Hotshot · 38 ft | 5R8GF3824TM127182 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT7MED29672 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | Utility Trailer · 38 ft | 46UFU3826N1258294 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | X225000102 | OK, OK | I | 3 | — | EUBANKS EQUIPMENT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
1FT8W4DT7MED29672 5R8GF3824TM127182 |
KS AKN409 KS 710658 |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | HP04390401 | KS, KS | II | 2 | — | CIRCLE E AUCTION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD MAXEY TRAILERS MFG |
1FT8W4DT2NEF24015 5R8GF3824TM127182 |
KS 244779 KS 710658 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 8, 2025 | HP92103560 | LABETTE COUNTY - 099, KS | II | 11 | 4 | CIRCLE E | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD ROADCLIPPER ENTERPRISES, INC. |
1FT8W4DT2NEF24015 46UFU3826N1258294 |
KS 2219ADR KS 470PZZ |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EUBANKS EQUIPMENT | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 18, 2026.
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