HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2351639-vernon-salvage-truck-sales-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
VERNON SALVAGE & TRUCK SALES LLC
Doing business as CIRCLE C TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average60.0% vs Kentucky average 23.7%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (270) 487-1094, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1571207.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1571207 | Primary | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY Policy CA984275538 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 13, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 5 · Kentucky avg 23.7%
0 of 9 · Kentucky avg 5.2%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 22, 2025 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2025 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 23, 2025 | NC | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2025 | KY | 3 | 3 | No |
| Dec 6, 2024 | KY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Kentucky average covers 21,759 vehicle and 38,047 driver inspections of all Kentucky-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Kentucky share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 5 | 90.9% | 62.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 17.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100B | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
| Rear Impact Guards Required - trailer manufactured on or after January 26 1998 Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39386A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Horn inoperative Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39381 | 1 | 0 |
| No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311LR | 1 | 0 |
| Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39313D3 | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kentucky column is the mix across all Kentucky-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2351639 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1571207 |
| Legal name | VERNON SALVAGE & TRUCK SALES LLC |
| DBA name | CIRCLE C TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 53,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 19, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about VERNON SALVAGE & TRUCK SALES LLC
What does VERNON SALVAGE & TRUCK SALES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1571207: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about VERNON SALVAGE & TRUCK SALES LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking VERNON SALVAGE & TRUCK SALES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2351639. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (270) 487-1094, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1571207, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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