GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC
USDOT 771623 • 2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431-7304
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-496162 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 7146669 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-983 01 323 | ON FILE | Mar 31, 2004 | Jul 28, 2008 |
Insurance History (18 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, 2008 |
| 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 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 9721869 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2008 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| 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 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2007 | Jun 15, 2007 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222666 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08222666 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2006 | Feb 25, 2007 |
| 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 H07848948 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H0801260A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H0801260A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2004 | Nov 9, 2005 |
| 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 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 7146669 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 9721869 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-983 01 323 | CARGO | Jul 28, 2008 | Jul 28, 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 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 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 | 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/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/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H0801260A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 9, 2005 | Nov 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H07848948 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H0801260A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H0801260A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BUA 2 492 170 54 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-496162 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-496162 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC496162 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 11, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC496162 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2008 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2008 |
| MC496162 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 2004 | REVOKED | Jan 2, 2008 |
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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87347904 | MIAMI FL | FL | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 87262064 | Roadside | NM | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86399936 | KANSAS CITY MO | MO | Level 5 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85634130 | WABAUNSEE COUNTY - 197 | KS | Level 1 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 84913668 | HODGEMAN COUNTY - 083 | KS | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 84438011 | MIDDLETOWN VA | VA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9A-LSML, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 82660085 | SAVANNAH TN | TN | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 80869855 | KANSAS CITY MO | MO | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | 393.9A-LCL, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.11A1-LIL | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...VT0015 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jul 29, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FORT WORTH | E 1001 IH 20 FWY EB | ...B27725 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jul 10, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CLINTON | 1997 HIGHWAY 308 | ...A68648 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Feb 3, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | EULESS | W 200 AIRPORT FWY | ...319042 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MCALLEN | 200 TRENTON ST | ...610201 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 5 | MADISON | MCCAMBRIDGE AVE | ...A29123 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Aug 10, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Oklahoma City | S WESTMINSTER RD | ...A25632 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TERRELL | SS 557 | ...464251 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jul 2, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | N 5200 CENTRAL EXPY | ...B67757 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| May 31, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...464255 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jan 25, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH | CST MESSANIE ST | ...A29110 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jul 5, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRYVILLE | IS 55 | ...483161 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | JOPLIN | MO 43 | ...A06300 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Mar 14, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | 1600 NOT REPORTED | ...176839 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | NOT REPORTED | ...177535 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Aug 3, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAGINAW | 1000 BASSWOOD BLVD | ...A12738 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| May 28, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ODESSA | N 2600 GOLDER AVE | ...B27726 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Dec 18, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | N 8600 CENTRAL EXPY | ...464252 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Aug 24, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MISSOURI CITY | 2700 TEXAS PKWY | ...285452 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBURG | U183 | ...503234 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Apr 23, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 5000 FREDERICKSBURG RD | ...177535 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Mar 16, 2021 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TULSA | North Sheridan Road | ...319059 | GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC |
| Dec 30, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2020 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2020 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events