- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,025 days (since Sep 27, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
GARANT EXPRESS INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 1025 days (since Sep 27, 2023).
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GARANT EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2344326) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MAXIM DROZDOV (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 1025 days (since Sep 27, 2023). Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2344326/ As of: Jul 18, 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 64/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 64/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since Sep 27, 2023.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240417 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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: Do not book.
Uninsured since Sep 27, 2023
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
GARANT EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in LAKE BLUFF, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2344326. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 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.
GARANT EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Lake Bluff, IL. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 8 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,417 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80108061 | Nov 7, 2023 | NE | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.9a(a)(1), 393.43(d) | Yes |
| 80056224 | Oct 26, 2023 | IN | 1 | ROLLING PRAIRIE IN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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20 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75G-TAOW, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 79863275 | Oct 6, 2023 | CO | 3 | LOMA POE EB |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79843166 | Oct 5, 2023 | NV | 1 | SLOAN CHECKSITE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9a(a)(1) | Yes |
| 79834108 | Oct 3, 2023 | PA | 3 | ROUTE 30 WEST AT ROUTE 340 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 391.11(b)(2) | No |
| 79810615 | Sep 29, 2023 | PA | 2 | — |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.201(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79220027 | Jul 20, 2023 | NM | 2 | I25 S WEIGH STATION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78776919 | May 28, 2023 | UT | 3 | KANAB PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0000051015 | Sep 13, 2022 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0215024473 | Feb 17, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0195017172 | Feb 6, 2019 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC875124 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2014 | MC875124-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA960248434 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2022 | Sep 27, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000561 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 21, 2020 | Aug 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000561 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2020 | Oct 21, 2020 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA00970913 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN199189 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00033605 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CT00025745 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 3, 2023
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Oct 3, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 27, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 2, 2022
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Aug 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 2, 2019
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Aug 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jul 28, 2016
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Aug 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Jul 28, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOMA POE EB | CO | 1 | 1 |
| ROLLING PRAIRIE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| I25 S WEIGH STATION | NM | 1 | 0 |
| SLOAN CHECKSITE | NV | 1 | 1 |
| ROUTE 30 WEST AT ROUTE 340 | PA | 1 | 0 |
| KANAB PORT OF ENTRY | UT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC875124
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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8 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify GARANT EXPRESS INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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About FMCSA carrier records
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