Willard A McGowan III

Doing business as Circle M Transportation

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Interstate

USDOT1200294
MC478198
LocationHouston, TX
Fleet1 power units · 1 drivers

Willard A McGowan III (USDOT 1200294, MC-478198) is an interstate motor carrier based in Houston, Texas with 1 power unit and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active. FMCSA records list 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 11, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-478198Carrier Liability insurance$750,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026 Safety ratingNot rated1 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service orders3 on file · latest Nov 2014Latest rescinded Dec 18, 2014 Registration (MCS-150)Updated Jul 14, 202516 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)Not foundRequired for operating authority

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 11, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-478198	Contract carrier	Active

First granted on January 30, 2004 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$750,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Sentry Select Insurance Company	$750,000	May 10, 2021

Insurance history: 20 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Dec 16, 2020	Jun 6, 2021	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Aug 20, 2020	Dec 16, 2020	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Aug 5, 2020	Aug 20, 2020	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Apr 17, 2020	Aug 5, 2020	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Sentry Select Insurance Company	Oct 3, 2017	Nov 28, 2019	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Oct 3, 2016	Oct 3, 2017	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Scottsdale Indemnity Company	Oct 3, 2015	Oct 3, 2016	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Dec 23, 2014	Oct 3, 2015	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	National Casualty Company	Oct 3, 2014	Dec 23, 2014	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Castlepoint National Insurance Co	Oct 3, 2013	Feb 17, 2014	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Great American Assurance Company	Sep 28, 2010	Sep 28, 2010	Replaced
Cargo	The Travelers Lloyds Ins. Co.	Sep 28, 2010	Jan 5, 2011	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Oct 25, 2006	Dec 16, 2006	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Jul 27, 2006	Nov 25, 2006	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Apr 21, 2006	Jul 27, 2006	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Sep 8, 2005	Nov 16, 2005	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Aug 22, 2005	Oct 6, 2005	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Jan 4, 2005	Mar 3, 2005	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Dec 10, 2004	Jan 12, 2005	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Indemnity Company	Jan 2, 2004	Dec 28, 2004	Term / cancl

Process agent (BOC-3)

No BOC-3 filing was found in FMCSA licensing records.

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

1
Inspections: 100.0%
Driver out-of-service: 0.0%
Vehicle out-of-service: 0
Crashes

Inspected most often in: Illinois (1).

Most recent inspection on file: August 6, 2026.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Out-of-service orders

FMCSA Out of Service Orders file, November 12, 2026

Order date	Reason	Rescinded
Nov 17, 2014	New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit	Dec 18, 2014
Mar 20, 2006	New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact	May 2, 2006
Aug 17, 2004	New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact	Oct 13, 2005

A missing rescind date does not by itself mean an order is still in effect; check FMCSA for the current status.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

May 10, 2021Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on May 11, 2021
November 19, 2020Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 30, 2020
May 8, 2020Reinstated — Contract carrier authority
December 4, 2019Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
November 26, 2014Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 19, 2014
September 8, 2014Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 7, 2014
January 21, 2014Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 18, 2014
October 28, 2013Reinstated — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on December 4, 2019

Show 8 earlier events

December 26, 2006Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
May 23, 2006Reinstated — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on December 26, 2006
November 22, 2005Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
August 24, 2005Reinstated — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on November 22, 2005
March 9, 2005Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
December 16, 2004Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 10, 2005
December 1, 2004Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 16, 2004
January 30, 2004Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on March 9, 2005

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated July 14, 2025

Power units: 1
Trucks: 1
Tractors owned: 1
Trailers owned: 1
Drivers: 1
CDL drivers: 1
Interstate drivers: 1
Miles traveled: 25,000 (2024)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: January 13, 2004
Address: Houston, TX

Cargo carried

General freight
Machinery, large objects
Fresh produce
Grain, feed, hay
Agricultural / farm supplies

Key facts

USDOT number 1200294 was registered on January 13, 2004.
Operating authority MC-478198 was first granted on January 30, 2004.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on July 14, 2025.
It reported 25,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2024.
One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Sentry Select Insurance Company.
It had 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months; 0 inspections recorded no violations.
FMCSA has issued 3 out-of-service orders to this USDOT number; the most recent is dated November 17, 2014 and was rescinded on December 18, 2014.

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