HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1267688-garus-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:47 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GARUS TRUCKING INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (219) 803-7745, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC495515.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC495515 | Primary | Secura Insurance Company Policy A 3453239 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 12, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 5 · Indiana avg 23.1%
1 of 7 · Indiana avg 5.5%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | IN | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | IN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | IL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 25, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2025 | IN | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 4, 2024 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 12 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 55.6% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 33.3% | 19.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 3.6% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | South Bend, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1267688 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC495515 |
| Legal name | GARUS TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 27 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 333,772 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 31, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 16, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 3, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherGravel, Sand
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about GARUS TRUCKING INC
What does GARUS TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC495515: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about GARUS TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Jul 3, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking GARUS TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1267688. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (219) 803-7745, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC495515, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (219) 803-7745
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARUS BULK SERVICE INC Carrier |
Gary, IN | 2061333 | MC721182 | 20 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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