HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/53087-the-garden-city-co-op-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
THE GARDEN CITY CO-OP INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$1,000,000 on file; $5,000,000 required.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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, (620) 275-6161, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC291220.
- 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 | MC291220 | — | Triangle Insurance Company Policy TPK0101632 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Aug 25, 2023 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC291220 | — | Triangle Insurance Company Policy TPK0101632 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 25, 2023 | 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
3 of 18 · Kansas avg 17.5%
0 of 20 · Kansas avg 4.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | KS | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | CO | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | KS | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 26, 2026 | KS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 2, 2026 | KS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 6, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | KS | 1 | 3 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 13, 2025 | KS | 2 | 0 | 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 Kansas average covers 19,627 vehicle and 32,341 driver inspections of all Kansas-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
33 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 54 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 | Kansas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 7 | 81.8% | 73.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 2 | 12.1% | 0.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 6.1% | 11.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817AHMSP | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMPMCNP50% | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Kansas column is the mix across all Kansas-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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 53087 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC291220 |
| Legal name | THE GARDEN CITY CO-OP INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 103 |
| Drivers | 46 |
| Annual mileage | 680,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 13, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherFarm Supplies
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 THE GARDEN CITY CO-OP INC
What does THE GARDEN CITY CO-OP INC's operating authority allow?
MC291220: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THE GARDEN CITY CO-OP INC is old or missing?
The MCS-150 was last updated Sep 9, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking THE GARDEN CITY CO-OP INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 53087. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (620) 275-6161, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC291220, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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