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CIRCLE O INC

4041 S EMERALD AVENUE · Chicago, IL 60609

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  • MC #56868
  • USDOT #3063897 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CIRCLE O INC is a Chicago, IL freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Illinois. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-56868 and their USDOT number is 3063897.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2025 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,000,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Chicago, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

38 Severe Violations Updated May 11, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 20.6% 23.4% Driver 8.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.29 25 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.62 18 Vehicle Maintenance 3.3 28 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.48 10

Inspection Summary

  • 135
    Total
  • 72
    Clean
  • 63
    With violations

24-month window ending Apr 24, 2026

Violations Cited 60 unique codes

Critical 23

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove3× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
  • 395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 3

  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× SW 4
  • 391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4
  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CIRCLE O INC
4041 S EMERALD AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60609
Mailing Address
CIRCLE O INC
8044 MONTGOMERY RD STE 700
CINCINNATI, OH 45236

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