HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/163997-garda-cl-great-lakes-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 01:46 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC
Review before booking · 3 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 8 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- 7 other companies list the same addressCommon for registered-agent offices, mail drops and truck yards. Confirm the company operates from where it says.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Dec 15, 2022. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (561) 939-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC142571.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC142571 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MZI98309514 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | May 31, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC142571 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 2867428 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jun 15, 2021 | 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
0 of 5 · Florida avg 26.0%
0 of 7 · Florida avg 10.2%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | ID | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 27, 2025 | IL | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | MN | 3 | 3 | No |
| Apr 22, 2025 | WI | 1 | 4 | No |
| Feb 27, 2025 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Feb 21, 2025 | MN | 2 | 4 | 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 Florida average covers 69,903 vehicle and 132,326 driver inspections of all Florida-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
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 15 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 | Florida share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | 66.7% | 61.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 25.0% | 11.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 8.3% | 5.1% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLT | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Horn - Inoperative or defective Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39381H | 1 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 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 Florida column is the mix across all Florida-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Summit, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Noblesville, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Richmond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Lima Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Richmond, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Ann Arbor, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Madison, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Derrynane, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Westland, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Aurora, WI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 163997 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC142571 |
| Legal name | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 310 |
| Drivers | 474 |
| Annual mileage | 7,690,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Dec 15, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
OtherSecurities, Currency
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC
What does GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's operating authority allow?
MC142571: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 163997. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (561) 939-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC142571, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (561) 939-7000
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.
8 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| GARDA CL ATLANTIC INC Review Carrier |
Boca Raton, FL | 6731 | MC115601 | 340 | Active Current · Motus |
| GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC Review Carrier |
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| GARDA CL SOUTHEAST INC Review Carrier |
Boca Raton, FL | 606683 | MC291850 | 247 | Active Current · Motus |
| GARDA CL NORTHWEST INC Review Carrier |
Boca Raton, FL | 749956 | MC150869 | 196 | Active Current · Motus |
| GARDA CL CENTRAL INC Review Carrier |
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| GARDA CL EAST INC Review Carrier |
Boca Raton, FL | 193838 | MC155115 | 97 | Active Current · Motus |
| GARDA CL NEW ENGLAND INC Review Carrier |
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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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