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Carrier profile · USDOT 329497 · MC213262 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paul Otto

DBA Circle J Trucking · Elkton, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1988
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeat+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 488-9990
6
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1990)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC213262
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Jan 19, 1989Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co.
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionCoal
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
329497
MC / docket
MC-213262
Legal name
Paul Otto
DBA
Circle J Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 3, 1988
Last MCS-150
May 8, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Paul Otto's USDOT number?

Paul Otto's USDOT number is 329497 and its docket number is MC213262.

Is Paul Otto authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Paul Otto's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Paul Otto's fleet?

6 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 8, 2026.

What insurance does Paul Otto carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co., plus cargo insurance.

Where is Paul Otto located?

Paul Otto is located at 413 N Antelope, Elkton, SD, 57026. Phone: (605) 488-9990.

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