GARANT INC
USDOT 2284970 • 555 PLATE DRIVE, EAST DUNDEE, IL, 60118
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-796908 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 037-66-5536 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0171975002 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9040876 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2022 | May 4, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9040876 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2022 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0171975001 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2021 | Apr 11, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883237 02 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2020 | Apr 11, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883237 01 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2020 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0127414001 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN191297 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2702431 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 2015 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00033071 | CANCELLED | Oct 11, 2014 | Oct 11, 2015 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3273711 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2014 | Oct 11, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CT00032555 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 11, 2014 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1811571 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 11, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 037-66-5536 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0171975002 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9040876 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9040876 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0171975001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2022 | Apr 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883237 02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2021 | Apr 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883237 01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2020 | Apr 11, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN191297 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0127414001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2702431 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033071 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2015 | Oct 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3273711 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 2014 | Oct 11, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00032555 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1811571 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2013 | Sep 11, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2025 |
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2021 |
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2020 |
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2020 |
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2019 |
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2015 |
| MC796908 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2014 |
| MC796908 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
20 states • 77 inspections
Violation Summary (84 violations from 77 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 6 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (77 inspections)
Showing 50 of 77
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STANFIELD | SR-84 @ MP-163 | ...VD8072 | GARANT INC |
| Mar 20, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL TUSCALOOSA | I-59 | ...286473 | GARANT INC |
| Feb 2, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BALCH SPRINGS | 11700 NOT REPORTED | ...VP1672 | GARANT INC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...NG7826 | GARANT INC |
| Jan 26, 2024 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...639840 | GARANT INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MESQUITE | 4445 NOT REPORTED HWY | ...903929 | GARANT INC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | GEORGE NELSON DR | ...JS1591 | GARANT INC |
| May 19, 2022 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH SALT LAKE | I-80 WB, at - | ...286473 | GARANT INC |
| Sep 25, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records