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GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC

USDOT 163997 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Other (CURRENCY) Based in BOCA RATON, FL Grade A · 89
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Apr 1, 2000
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 7, 2008
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jun 18, 2008
Policy effective · Jun 15, 2021
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 857 days Nov 26, 1997 → Apr 1, 2000
  • Common (Property) gap · 115 days Inactive Apr 14, 2008 → reinstated Aug 7, 2008
  • Contract (Property) gap · 65 days Inactive Apr 14, 2008 → reinstated Jun 18, 2008
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 2.56 vs 1.80 national (+0.76).
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: Other (CURRENCY)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC (USDOT 163997)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $5,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 857 days — Nov 26, 1997 → Apr 1, 2000
  • Common (Property) gap · 115 days — Inactive Apr 14, 2008 → reinstated Aug 7, 2008
  • Contract (Property) gap · 65 days — Inactive Apr 14, 2008 → reinstated Jun 18, 2008
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 2.56 vs 1.80 national (+0.76).

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/163997/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.3% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 17.1% (better). n=2637 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 163997
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC142571
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (CURRENCY)
Fleet size 310 units
Drivers 474
Annual mileage 7,690,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (561) 939-7000
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD
BOCA RATON, FL 33431-7304
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 163997
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 7,690,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.56 vs 1.80 +0.76
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 253 57 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 177 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 5 5
Tow-away 0 3 13 16
Crash reports 0 3 14 17

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 17 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
310
Drivers
474
Inspections
17
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
17
177 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is a corporation based in BOCA RATON, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 163997. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 310 power units and 474 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is a large fleet, operating 310 power units and 474 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 28 years on FMCSA's records, based in Boca Raton, FL. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 18 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 67% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (5) and WI (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 310 power units (large fleet) and 474 drivers; Ford, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 2,637 ACTIVE carriers operating 155–465 power units (±50% of this carrier's 310 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 2,637 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.1%
Median across 2,637 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -17.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (4)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 14, 2008 to Aug 7, 2008 (115 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 14, 2008 to Jun 18, 2008 (65 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 12, 1998 to Aug 25, 2004 (2386 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 12, 1998 to May 19, 2000 (827 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 26, 1997 to Apr 1, 2000 (857 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
Unsafe Driving
10 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 4 0 0.0% Oct 21, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 2 0 0.0% Apr 22, 2025
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Jul 14, 2026
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Jul 27, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 13
Peterbilt 3
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.09 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 0.09 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 — 2.85 3 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88419518 Jul 14, 2026 ID 2 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
ID KS4783 · 2NPNHM6X3FM307113
1 393.9A-HLLH No
86154249 Oct 21, 2025 MN 1 SAGINAW MN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCD8451 · 1FTRS4X85PKA00708
1 393.9A-LIL No
85482031 Jul 27, 2025 IL 1 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL 94414H · 4UZAAPCP97CY23372
0 — No
85163968 Jun 26, 2025 MN 3 DUNDAS MN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBD9199 · 1FDWE3FL9BDB03200
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLT No
84533334 Apr 22, 2025 WI 1 NEWTON WI
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WI DG77114 · 1FDWE35L67DA38458
4 392.2-SLLSR, 393.81-H, 392.2-SLLSIV No
83982562 Feb 27, 2025 KY 3 ELIZABETHTOWN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
KY 916868 · 2NPNHM6X0FM285829
2 392.2, 396.17C No
83991428 Feb 21, 2025 MN 2 LE CENTER MN
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBM8947 · 2NPNHM6X5GM309107
4 396.5B-L, 393.201B-FR, 393.9A-HLLH No
82875125 Oct 7, 2024 WI 2 MANITOWOC WI
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WI GD52133 · 3FRNF65214V653776
6 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) No
82853439 Oct 1, 2024 MN 3 RAMSEY MN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YBZ9293 · 1FDWE3FL7ADA06317
3 392.2, 391.41(a) No
81762900 May 27, 2024 MN 1 SAGINAW MN
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCD8451 · 1FTRS4X85PKA00708
1 393.9(a) No
81456366 Apr 24, 2024 MI 3 —
FORD PASSENGER VAN
OH PMB7404 · 1FTRS4X82LKA29142
1 396.17(c) No
80833124 Feb 5, 2024 GA 3 CARNESVILLE GA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PLP1600 · 1FTRS4X80NKA61607
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2, 390.21TB2-DOT No
80695150 Jan 26, 2024 MN 3 DAYTONPORT SCALE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN YCC9264 · 1FDWE35LX7DB42175
2 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) No
80730518 Jan 18, 2024 IL 3 I-290
FORD PASSENGER VAN
OH PLT7830 · 1FTRS4X85PKA01745
0 — No
80527136 Dec 27, 2023 WI 2 —
FORD PASSENGER VAN
OH PLX7031 · 1FTRS4X83PKA91400
3 393.95(f), 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
80178475 Nov 15, 2023 MA 2 H-SAUGUS
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MA W80491 · 1FDWE3FL9ADA06304
4 396.3(a)(1), 396.17(c), 390.21T(b) No
79268862 Jul 24, 2023 IL 3 TP03
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
IL 14325L · 3FDXF75R13MB02224
0 — No
Recent Crashes (177 rows) View all 177 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0904858369 Dec 4, 2025 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904857196 Dec 2, 2025 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003569024 Jul 24, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0904751168 Jun 23, 2025 IN 0 1 No No Injury
MI0003498572 Apr 30, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000125239 Mar 20, 2025 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0250520060 Feb 21, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003436482 Feb 1, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000124790 Jan 13, 2025 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003398199 Dec 23, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003646275 Dec 3, 2024 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILU190413507 Oct 16, 2024 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003300553 Oct 1, 2024 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI0003294006 Sep 27, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003294473 Sep 11, 2024 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0242440141 Aug 31, 2024 MN 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0242180200 Aug 5, 2024 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003401598 May 2, 2024 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0024103013 Feb 7, 2024 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0003095922 Jan 16, 2024 MI 0 2 Yes No Injury
IL0000000000 Nov 6, 2023 IL 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000120759 Aug 16, 2023 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0072932929 Aug 11, 2023 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003105674 Jul 24, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX003056842 Jun 16, 2023 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC142571
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 7, 2008 MC142571-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 18, 2008 MC142571-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 12, 2008 MC142571 NC REVOCATION NC →
Aug 25, 2004 MC142571-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 2867428 91X $5,000,000 Jun 15, 2021 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 9721869 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2008 Jun 15, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA 9721869 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2008 Jun 15, 2008 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MZI98309514 34 — May 31, 2008 On file ACTIVE
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 9721869 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2007 Jun 15, 2008 REPLACED
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 9721869 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2007 Apr 14, 2008 NAME CHANGED
AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 9721869 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 2007 Jun 15, 2007 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08222666 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Dec 22, 2006 CANCELLED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08222745 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Jun 15, 2007 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08222666 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Feb 25, 2007 CANCELLED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08222666 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08222666 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H07848948 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2005 Dec 22, 2006 CANCELLED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H07848948 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H0801260A BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2004 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI 98301323 CARGO — Mar 31, 2004 Apr 14, 2008 NAME CHANGED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2 492 170 54 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2004 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. BUA 2 47837504 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2001 Apr 1, 2003 REPLACED
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA RMCA 527 32 74 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2000 Apr 1, 2001 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 857 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 26, 1997 to Apr 1, 2000
RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY NZB 127-7454 CARGO — Jun 17, 1995 May 18, 2000 NAME CHANGED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 91BA 088 4740001L BIPD/Primary — Apr 23, 1995 Nov 26, 1997 CANCELLED
PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK E-ITF-998933 CARGO — Jun 17, 1993 Jun 17, 1995 REPLACED
THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. BA 6171155 BIPD — Mar 28, 1981 Apr 23, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 3, 2022
    enforcement
    Enforcement case IL-2022-0095-US1805 — $5,390
  2. Jun 15, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  3. Aug 7, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jun 18, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Jun 15, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
  6. Apr 14, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Apr 14, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Apr 14, 2008
    insurance
    NAMECHG — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
  9. Apr 14, 2008
    insurance
    NAMECHG — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  10. Apr 14, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  11. Apr 14, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  12. Apr 14, 2008
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 115 days (through Aug 7, 2008)
  13. Apr 14, 2008
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 65 days (through Jun 18, 2008)
  14. Jun 15, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 15, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
  16. Feb 25, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Dec 22, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Dec 22, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Oct 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  23. Apr 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
  24. Apr 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
  25. May 18, 2000
    insurance
    NAMECHG — RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 12, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  27. Feb 12, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  28. Feb 12, 1998
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  29. Feb 12, 1998
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 2386 days (through Aug 25, 2004)
  30. Feb 12, 1998
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 827 days (through May 19, 2000)
  31. Nov 26, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  32. Nov 26, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  33. Nov 26, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  34. Nov 26, 1997
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 857 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2000)
  35. Jun 17, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK
  36. Apr 23, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE HOME INDEMNITY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SAGINAW MN MN 2 0
CARNESVILLE GA GA 1 0
I-290 IL 1 0
TP03 IL 1 0
ELIZABETHTOWN KY 1 0
H-SAUGUS MA 1 0
DAYTONPORT SCALE MN 1 0
DUNDAS MN MN 1 0
LE CENTER MN MN 1 0
RAMSEY MN MN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 8 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
393.78(a) Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a)(1) Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC

Is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 163997 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's safety rating? ▾
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC had? ▾
17 roadside inspections are on file for GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 17 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC based? ▾
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, Florida 33431-7304. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC142571). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC operate? ▾
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC self-reports 310 power units and 474 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC had any crashes? ▾
177 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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