GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC
USDOT 749956 • 2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| 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, 2008 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI98308730 | ON FILE | May 31, 2007 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| CONSOLIDATED AMERICAN INSURANCE | BIPD | CSB183779 | ON FILE | Mar 20, 1983 | Apr 15, 2000 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 15, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| 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, 2008 |
| AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | 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 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222745 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Dec 27, 2007 |
| 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 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI98301323 | REPLACED | Mar 31, 2004 | May 31, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BUA 2 47837504 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | RMCA527-3274 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE OF AMERICA INC. | CARGO | 12ITF22516 | NAME CHANGED | Jan 4, 1985 | Apr 15, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| 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 |
| NAMECHG | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI98308730 | CARGO | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2008 |
| 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 |
| CANCEL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222745 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2007 | Dec 27, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI98301323 | CARGO | May 31, 2007 | May 31, 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/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08222666 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07848948 | 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 47837504 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RMCA527-3274 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 |
| NAMECHG | CONSOLIDATED AMERICAN INSURANCE | CSB183779 | BIPD | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE OF AMERICA INC. | 12ITF22516 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-150869 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-150869 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-150869 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-150869 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC150869 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 14, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC150869 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2008 |
| MC150869 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC150869 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2008 |
| MC150869 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 25, 2004 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2008 |
| MC150869 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 11, 2000 |
| MC150869 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 11, 1993 | REVOKED | Jun 28, 2000 |
| MC150869 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 1984 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2008 |
| MC150869 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 1980 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 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
6 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.3-F | Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STYCIS | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86722509 | SAINT ALBANS WV | WV | Level 2 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 391.41APC | Yes |
| Nov 24, 2025 | 86402389 | JACKSON | KY | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.11A1-LHLM | No |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 85730391 | PORT ORCHARD WA | WA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.3-F | Yes |
| May 30, 2025 | 84857691 | GIG HARBOR WA | WA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.209D-STYCIS | Yes |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 84075116 | EAU CLAIRE WI | WI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 83630752 | CORDELIA IF | CA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 7, 2025 | 83573048 | CHIPPEWA FALLS WI | WI | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WS | No |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 82155021 | CORDELIA IF | CA | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 80469821 | LOVELL ROADSIDE | WY | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.95(a), 391.41(a)(1), 393.41 | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | .10 S RICE HILL | JOHN LONG RD & NB I-5 EXIT RAMP | ...177645 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Oct 14, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTLAND | 82ND AVE & DIVISION ST | ...A26680 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Sep 1, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | I-90 | +45.7346 -109.7174 | ...319037 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| May 3, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SARATOGA | 37.289009/-122.032518 | ...285826 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Jan 3, 2024 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SPRINGFIELD | I-105 .05 E 52ND ST | ...177605 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| May 24, 2023 | UT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | ST GEORGE | RED CLIFFS DR, at MALL DRIVE | ...483180 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| May 17, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I25 .69 FEET N OF MP 190 | ...464249 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Feb 16, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 37.71 W KLAMATH FALLS | HWY 140 1.42 W BUTTE FALLS-FISH LAKE RD | ...285827 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Dec 22, 2021 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA | AIPORT BLVD 500 FEET N OF SMITH RD | ...285467 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | 1.93 E RHODODENDRON | HWY 26 & RD 28 | ...319023 | GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC |
| Nov 13, 2020 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2020 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2019 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2019 | MT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2017 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2017 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2016 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | WA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2015 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2015 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2015 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA-2022-0054-US1616 | Sep 22, 2022 | 396.17(a) | $4,820 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events