Circle J Backhoe Service & Construction INC
Stephenville, TX
Profile data updated Sep 12, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
9
Power Units
9
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (15 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2010. Based in Stephenville, TX, they operate a fleet of 9 power units with 8 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dump Truck, Box Truck and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Circle J Backhoe Service & Construction INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Circle J Backhoe Service & Construction INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 145,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
9
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
9
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC
5 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Travis Body & Trailer, Inc., International. Equipment breakdown: 3 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 2 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 43% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 29% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 29% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Trav | 1 |
| Eage | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Dump Trailer | 1 |
| 37 ft | 1 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 3 | 43% |
| Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | 1 | 14% |
| International | 1 | 14% |
| Eager Beaver | 1 | 14% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 14% |
License plates on file (7 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLX3712 | TX | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| FPX5470 | TX | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Oct 2025 |
| 1L28443 | TX | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 244C070 | TX | Trav SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| HPW9372 | TX | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 95432M | TX | Eage SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| DWT1354 | TX | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (7 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
27
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+65.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 10/14/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/17/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 09/17/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 7 | 1 |
| 06/19/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 03/31/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/18/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 3 | 2 |
| 12/12/2024 | TX | Walk-Around | 8 | 1 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC is inferred to operate: Dump Truck, Box Truck and Dry Van.
Is CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC's authority currently active?
CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC been in business?
CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2010, making their authority approximately 15 years, 11 months old.
Where is CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC located?
CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC is physically located at 5501 SOUTH US HWY 377, STEPHENVILLE, TX 76401.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 75%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75C — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-14 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-17 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-17 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-19 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-31 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-18 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2024-12-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
23 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for CIRCLE J BACKHOE SERVICE & CONSTRUCTION INC, of which 7 (30%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 7 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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