GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC
USDOT 163997 • 2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431-7304
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 revoked
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
163,997
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5619397000
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
310
Drivers (MCS-150)
474
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
7,690,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431-7304
Contact
Phone: 5619397000
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 2 revoked/inactive authority filings and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
2
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Jun 15, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (3)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 98301323 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2004 | Apr 14, 2008 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD | BA 6171155 | ON FILE | Mar 28, 1981 | Apr 23, 1995 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 15, 2007 | Apr 14, 2008 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222666 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222745 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222666 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Feb 25, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222666 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222666 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07848948 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2005 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H07848948 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H0801260A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 2 492 170 54 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 2 47837504 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | RMCA 527 32 74 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | NZB 127-7454 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 17, 1995 | May 18, 2000 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | 91BA 088 4740001L | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 1995 | Nov 26, 1997 |
| PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK | CARGO | E-ITF-998933 | REPLACED | Jun 17, 1993 | Jun 17, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 98301323 | CARGO | Apr 14, 2008 | Apr 14, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2008 | Apr 14, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222745 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222666 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 25, 2007 | Feb 25, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07848948 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222666 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2006 | Dec 22, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07848948 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222666 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222666 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H0801260A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BUA 2 492 170 54 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BUA 2 47837504 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMCA 527 32 74 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| NAMECHG | RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NZB 127-7454 | CARGO | May 18, 2000 | May 18, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 91BA 088 4740001L | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 1997 | Nov 26, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW YORK | E-ITF-998933 | CARGO | Jun 17, 1995 | Jun 17, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BA 6171155 | BIPD | Apr 23, 1995 | Apr 23, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-142571 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-142571 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-142571 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-142571 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 7, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 25, 2004 | REVOKED | Apr 14, 2008 |
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 19, 2000 | REVOKED | Apr 14, 2008 |
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 1992 | REVOKED | Feb 9, 1998 |
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1992 | REVOKED | Feb 9, 1998 |
| MC142571 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 29, 1977 | REVOKED | Feb 9, 1998 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
16
Violations
37
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
310
Drivers (MCS-150)
474
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 16 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (37 violations from 16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.31vs nat'l 1.80
+0.51 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
10 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-042025-10
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
9
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
24
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOBLESVILLE | CAMPUS PKWY | ...000034 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | NEW PARIS PIKE | ...319054 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Jul 24, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Lima Twp | W I 94 | ...472796 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Jun 23, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHMOND | SW 5TH ST | ...000028 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Apr 30, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANN ARBOR | PLYMOUTH | ...472796 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Mar 20, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | W JOHNSON ST | ...A04598 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | DERRYNANE | 320TH ST | ...309107 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Feb 1, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTLAND | WAYNE | ...A01300 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Jan 13, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | AURORA | CTH N WB | ...A00677 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Dec 23, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTLAND | FORD | ...A29127 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON | IL-83 N | ...A08298 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST PEORIA | S MAIN ST | ...Y23366 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Oct 1, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MUSKEGON | SHERMAN | ...461871 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALEDONIA TWP | 76TH | ...300199 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHELSEA | MAIN ST | ...472796 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Aug 31, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOUISVILLE | MNTH 41 | ...A29109 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Aug 5, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELK RIVER | WB USTH 10 at Kelly Farm Rd | ...B13855 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| May 2, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | E 95TH ST | ...401117 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAYNE TWP | WILLOWBROOK BLVD | ...A35552 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Jan 16, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LOWELL TWP | E I 96 | ...300199 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Nov 6, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Riverdale | W 138TH ST | ...519977 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | RACINE | PARKING LOT | ...A04622 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Aug 11, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWPORT | I 0471 | ...319108 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OAK PARK | I-290(WB) | ...B02224 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Jun 16, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | OREL TWP | I-64 | ...307117 | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
fmcsa-enforcement
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL-2022-0095-US1805 | Oct 3, 2022 | 382.501(b) | $5,390 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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