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CIRCLE EXPRESS INC
Granville, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 784655 · MC 352099
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-352099 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.3% OOS · 52 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 52 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC352099
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-FD5432
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
784655
MC Number
MC-352099
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 4, 1998
Authority Granted
May 11, 1999
Annual Mileage
1,467,808 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2545 North Street, Granville, OH 43023
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ken Blair
Officer 2
Annette Blair
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
52
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.3% of 41 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
18th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
4 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | OH | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 2, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH19
KY5
PA5
TN5
MD4
MI2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (44)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
26
Tractor
17
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0LM016074 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326NSA79615 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5LM018709 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XNSA79617 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1KL113957 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL045394 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3PM031660 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6LM016077 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6LM016080 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2NM023899 | 3 | — |
Show all 44 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7PM031659 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7PM031662 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321NSA79618 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5322NSA79613 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323NSA79619 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL045391 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL045407 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL045408 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4JL045409 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3KM004211 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6SM053175 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7JN996325 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320NSA79612 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320PSB11297 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321NSA79621 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324NSA79614 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327PSB11295 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XNSA79620 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623GT615035 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1LL192998 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3JL045367 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3LL193005 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL113932 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8LL192996 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1LM018710 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1LM018755 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3LM018708 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3SM053571 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5PM031661 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8SM053176 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1S12E94877E515017 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NJ092187 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EH4HN990259 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329FM506092 | 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 (52)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | 3289001643 | CHILLICOTHE OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY3LM016084 1DW1A5324NSA79614 |
OH PWG3466 ME 5605784 |
| August 19, 2026 | I034120115 | JOHNSON CITY TN | III | — | — | BEHR PROCESS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4MC9EH4HN990259 1JJV532D4JL045409 |
OH PWG3466 ME 238294A |
| August 6, 2026 | 1763000423 | SAINT MARYS OH | II | — | — | RHINO SEED AND LANDSCAPE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY3SM053571 1DW1A5322NSA79613 |
OH PWM5997 ME 238902C |
| July 8, 2026 | WONTD02158 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | BEHR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY8SM053176 1DW1A5326NSA79615 |
OH PWM4367 ME 5605786 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | E951618078 | HARBORCREEK TWP PA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY0LM016074 1DW1A5323NSA79619 |
OH PXE6095 ME 5605778 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | E940617424 | TIOGA TWP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY0LM016074 1JJV532D0JL045407 |
OH PXE6095 ME 238292A |
| May 11, 2026 | E951613194 | HARBORCREEK TWP PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY0LM016074 1DW1A532XNSA79617 |
OH PXE6095 ME 5605776 |
| May 1, 2026 | E312612111 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA | II | 1 | — | THE HOME DEPOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY5LM018709 1JJV532D1KL113957 |
OH PWK5522 ME 238904C |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | CV43783716 | VERONA, KY | III | — | — | HOME DEPOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AN4GY6LM016077 1JJV532D1KL113957 |
OH PWM7728 ME 238904C |
| January 2, 2026 | 3244001233 | HARRISON OH | I | — | — | BEHR PROCESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY2NM023899 3H3V532K5NJ092187 |
OH PWZ4001 TN 227240T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BEHR PROCESS LLC | 13 | August 19, 2026 |
| SEALTITE, LLC | 4 | August 12, 2025 |
| HOME DEPOT | 3 | May 1, 2026 |
| RHINO SEED AND LANDSCAPE | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| BEHR | 1 | July 8, 2026 |
| RR DONNELLEY | 1 | November 11, 2025 |
| OHIO STATE FOOTBALL | 1 | September 28, 2025 |
| BEHR PAINT | 1 | July 8, 2025 |
| WEXFORD INTERNATIONAL | 1 | May 2, 2025 |
| SCOTT PET PRODUCTS, INC. | 1 | April 11, 2025 |
| WARE MANUFACTURING INC EAST | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| CIRCLE E EXPRESS | 1 | October 16, 2024 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 9, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 1999 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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