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CIRCLE EXPRESS INC

DOT# 784655MC# MC352099Interstate
Carrier
89/ 100
Trusted
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Time Registered20/20

27+ years — well-established

Insurance25/25

BIPD insurance on file

Safety Rating25/25

Satisfactory — passed FMCSA review

Crash & Inspections15/20

2 crash(es)

Fleet Size4/10

20 trucks — micro fleet

Company Information

Address: 2545 NORTH STREET, GRANVILLE, OH 43023
Phone: (740) 587-0723
Owner: KEN BLAIR
Officer 2: ANNETTE BLAIR
MC Number: MC352099
Operation Class: AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Fleet: 20 power units · 20 drivers
Registered with USDOT: 12/04/1998
Operation: Interstate
HazMat: Hazardous Materials Carrier

Cargo Types

🚚 General Freight📦 Metal/Sheets/Coils🥬 Fresh Produce⛽ Liquids/Gases🐄 Livestock📦 Grain/Feed/Hay📬 US Mail🥤 Beverages📄 Paper Products🌱 Farm Supplies📦 Other (PAINT)

Authority & Insurance

Allowed to OperateActive
Common AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityNone
Contract AuthorityNone
BIPD Insurance ($K)
$1,000 / $1,000

Inspection & Violation History

24-month inspection results from FMCSA records (source: FMCSA inspection & crash files on the DOT data hub)

65

Total Inspections

3

Out of Service

0

Total Violations

4.6%

Overall OOS Rate

Inspection TypeTotalOut of ServiceOOS RateNational AvgStatus
Vehicle2229.1%20.72%Below Avg
Driver4212.4%5.51%Below Avg
HazMat100.0%4.5%Below Avg

Vehicles Seen at Inspection

Tractors and trailers (by VIN) this carrier ran through roadside inspections in the last 24 months. Click a VIN for specs, other carriers and recalls.

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ISS Risk EstimationModerate confidence

30/ 100
PassScore range: 1–49

This carrier's safety profile suggests a LOW inspection priority at weigh stations. Clean records and below-average violation rates contribute to a favorable ISS position.

Pass (1–49)Optional (50–74)Inspect (75–100)

Contributing Factors

OOS Rates: Both OOS rates below national average
Crash History: 2 crash(es) reported

This is an estimated ISS risk tier based on publicly available FMCSA data (BASIC measures, OOS rates, crash history). The actual ISS score is only available to the carrier via the FMCSA Portal and to law enforcement at weigh stations.

Accident Reports

0

Fatalities

1

Injuries

2

Tow-Away

FMCSA Safety Rating

Satisfactory

Rated: 09/18/2007

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Fleet History

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Operating Authority

Docket NumberPropertyPassengerHHGBrokerCommon AuthContract Auth
MC352099ActiveNone

Operating Radius

Local

Intrastate within 100 mi

Regional

Intrastate beyond 100 mi

Interstate

Interstate within 100 mi

National

Interstate beyond 100 mi

Authority Timeline

🏛️

Registered with USDOT

12/04/1998

🛡️

Safety Rated: Satisfactory

09/18/2007

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Today

11/5/2026

Industry Comparison

Out-of-Service rates compared to national averages

Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% ▼
This Carrier
9.1%
Nat'l Avg
20.7%
Driver OOS Rate2.4% ▼
This Carrier
2.4%
Nat'l Avg
5.5%
HazMat OOS Rate0.0% ▼
This Carrier
0.0%
Nat'l Avg
4.5%

Location

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FMCSA Registration Summary: CIRCLE EXPRESS INC

CIRCLE EXPRESS INC is a carrier registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 784655, based in GRANVILLE, OH. Data from the FMCSA Motor Carrier Census.

Company Overview

USDOT Number
784655
MC Number
MC352099
Status
Active
Entity Type
Carrier
Operating Authority
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Operation
Interstate
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Location
2545 NORTH STREET, GRANVILLE, OH 43023
Phone
(740) 587-0723

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
20
Drivers
20
Cargo Types
General Freight, Metal/Sheets/Coils, Fresh Produce, Liquids/Gases, Livestock, Grain/Feed/Hay, US Mail, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies

Insurance on File

BIPD on file
$1,000K
BIPD required
$1,000K