GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC

DOT 163997 MC 142571 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
17 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
310 units

Drivers: 474

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431-7304

Phone Number

(561) 939-7000

Mailing Address

2000 NW CORPORATE BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL, 33431-7304

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 1 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
48 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2008-08-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-06-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-04-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-04-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-02-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-02-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1998-02-12 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC142571 2008-04-14
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC142571 1997-11-26

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $5,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-06-15 BIPD/Primary 2867428 $5,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2008-05-31 Cargo MZI98309514 N/A FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2008-06-15 BIPD/Primary 9721869 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2008-06-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-06-15 BIPD/Primary 9721869 $750,000 AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO. 2007-06-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H08222666 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H08222745 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-06-15 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H07848948 $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-10-01 BIPD/Primary ISA H0801260A $750,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-03-31 CARGO MXI 98301323 $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2008-04-14 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2003-04-01 BIPD/Primary BUA 2 492 170 54 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2004-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-01 BIPD/Primary BUA 2 47837504 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2003-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-04-01 BIPD/Primary RMCA 527 32 74 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2001-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-06-17 CARGO NZB 127-7454 $750,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INSURANCE C… 2000-05-18 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1995-04-23 BIPD/Primary 91BA 088 4740001L $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 1997-11-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-06-17 CARGO E-ITF-998933 $750,000 PHOENIX ASSURANCE CO. OF NEW … 1995-06-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1981-03-28 BIPD BA 6171155 $750,000 THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. 1995-04-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Conditional

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

17 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 17 Last inspection: Jul 14, 2026 Total crashes: 178

FMCSA Inspection Records (17 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 14, 2026

4120000919

1 viol.
Level 2 ID PETERBILT 2NPNHM6X...

Oct 21, 2025

1611001008

1 viol.
Level 1 MN FORD 1FTRS4X8...

Jul 27, 2025

5005550084

Level 1 IL FREIGHTLIN 4UZAAPCP...

Jun 26, 2025

0485000594

3 viol.
Level 3 MN FORD 1FDWE3FL...

Apr 22, 2025

2264004362

4 viol.
Level 1 WI FORD 1FDWE35L...

Feb 27, 2025

CV44771486

2 viol.
Level 3 KY PTRB 2NPNHM6X...

Feb 21, 2025

0134000199

4 viol.
Level 2 MN PETERBILT 2NPNHM6X...

Oct 7, 2024

2280015515

6 viol.
Level 2 WI FORD 3FRNF652...

Oct 1, 2024

0263000384

3 viol.
Level 3 MN FORD 1FDWE3FL...

May 27, 2024

1617000129

1 viol.
Level 1 MN FORD 1FTRS4X8...

Apr 24, 2024

GRAHA00546

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FORD 1FTRS4X8...

Feb 5, 2024

0116000064

3 viol.
Level 3 GA FORD 1FTRS4X8...

Jan 26, 2024

0ADV001852

2 viol.
Level 3 MN FORD 1FDWE35L...

Jan 18, 2024

4038810148

Level 3 IL FORD 1FTRS4X8...

Dec 27, 2023

2175002746

3 viol.
Level 2 WI FORD 1FTRS4X8...
Total Inspections

17

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

17

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (178 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 27, 2026

IL • ILX004152732

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 4, 2025

IN • IN0904858369

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 2, 2025

IN • IN0904857196

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 24, 2025

MI • MI0003569024

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 23, 2025

IN • IN0904751168

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Apr 30, 2025

MI • MI0003498572

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 20, 2025

WI • WI0000125239

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2025

MN • MN0250520060

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 1, 2025

MI • MI0003436482

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 13, 2025

WI • WI0000124790

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 23, 2024

MI • MI0003398199

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 3, 2024

IL • ILX003646275

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 16, 2024

IL • ILU190413507

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 1, 2024

MI • MI0003300553

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 27, 2024

MI • MI0003294006

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

107

Total Crashes

178

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

12

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

310
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

310

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

474

CDL Drivers: 24
Interstate: 253
Intrastate: 221
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 253
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 221
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

310

Power Units

310

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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