Carrierintel Safety Score: 74/100. 21 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Oct 2026.
DOT 4115329MC 1572784ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateCIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G · $750,000 · 1 policyCOLUMBIA, SC
COMPANY
Authority since
2023-08-31
MCS-150
2026-04-10 · 70,000 mi (2023)
Fleet
6 units · 6 trailers · 6 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
70,000 mi (2023)
ADDRESS
Physical
91 CHARMONT DR COLUMBIA, SC 29223
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
8035215087
Email
ericrenardbates@gmail.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
ERIC RENARD BATES JR
Title
OWNER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
4
General FreightFresh ProduceCommodities Dry BulkOther: BEVERAGES
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
38 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
16.7%
3 / 18 inspections
Carrierintel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
74
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections