HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2632380-polack-bros-entertainment/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT
Doing business as GARDEN BROS CIRCUS
Do not book until these are resolved · 3 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 16, 2023. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average63.6% vs Florida average 26.0%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (941) 400-1472, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1098815.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 11 · Florida avg 26.0%
7 of 17 · Florida avg 10.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | UT | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | WA | 2 | 13 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MT | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | MT | 1 | 15 | Yes |
| Jun 30, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 19, 2026 | AZ | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 14, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-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
70 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 29 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 93 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 17 | 65.7% | 61.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 5 | 14.3% | 20.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 8 | 5 | 11.4% | 5.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 3 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 4.3% | 11.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 4 | 4 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 3 | 3 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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 | 2632380 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1098815 |
| Legal name | POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT |
| DBA name | GARDEN BROS CIRCUS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 21 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 258,801 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 16, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | May 5, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 28, 2024 |
Cargo carried
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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 POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT
What does POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT (MC1098815), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. The MCS-150 was last updated Sep 28, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking POLACK BROS ENTERTAINMENT?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2632380. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (941) 400-1472, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1098815, 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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