GARUS BULK SERVICE
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 18.18% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 19
Trailers: 4 (4 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
7264 W 21ST AVE, GARY, IN, 46406
Phone Number
(219) 803-7745
Mailing Address
7264 W 21ST AVE, GARY, IN, 46406
Cell Phone
(708) 623-9722
Email Address
Fax Number
(219) 803-7827
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-01 | BIPD/Primary | A3455803 | $1,000,000 | SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2024-09-11 | BIPD/Primary | GRT28977A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2026-03-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-09-11 | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z28391 | $750,000 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… | 2024-09-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-04-30 | BIPD/Primary | 2998408 | $750,000 | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO… | 2015-09-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-04-20 | BIPD/Primary | 2998408 | $750,000 | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO… | 2015-06-03 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-04-23 | BIPD/Primary | XA 2998408 | $750,000 | GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO… | 2015-06-03 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-08-03 | BIPD/Primary | CA 4667845 | $750,000 | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSU… | 2012-04-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.18%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
33 inspections · 6 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
12 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (33 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | 9667001561 | 2 | IN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN3GY... |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 6562009404 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 6162004446 | 3 | IN | 0 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTDV... |
| May 1, 2026 | 9464001274 | 1 | IN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 9286005547 | 3 | IN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 9955000553 | 2 | IN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 9286005543 | 3 | IN | 0 | 0 | MACK 1M1AA18Y... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 6353005259 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTDV... |
| Dec 22, 2025 | MCCLC03157 | 2 | MI | 1 | 0 | FRTV 3AKJHLFG... |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 5546006513 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | MACK TRUCK 1M1AN3GY... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | WORDN05896 | 2 | MI | 4 | 0 | MACK 1M1AA18Y... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | WORDN05895 | 2 | MI | 1 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 9286005477 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPBD49X... |
| Aug 25, 2025 | 6562009290 | 1 | IN | 5 | 1 | MACK 1M1AN4GY... |
| May 29, 2025 | 9511004525 | 2 | IN | 1 | 1 | MACK TRUCK 1M1AN3GY... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 6189005245 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEDV... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 8632008605 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGEDV... |
| Jan 29, 2025 | 4180550301 | 2 | IL | 0 | 0 | FRHT 3AKJGEDR... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 3998220812 | 2 | IL | 0 | 0 | MAC 1M1AN4GY... |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 3998711355 | 2 | IL | 3 | 0 | MACK 1M1AN3GY... |
Jul 10, 2026
9667001561
Jul 3, 2026
6562009404
Jun 29, 2026
6162004446
May 1, 2026
9464001274
Mar 25, 2026
9286005547
Mar 24, 2026
9955000553
Mar 17, 2026
9286005543
Feb 23, 2026
6353005259
Dec 22, 2025
MCCLC03157
Dec 12, 2025
5546006513
Nov 26, 2025
WORDN05896
Nov 26, 2025
WORDN05895
Sep 16, 2025
9286005477
Aug 25, 2025
6562009290
May 29, 2025
9511004525
Mar 14, 2025
6189005245
Mar 11, 2025
8632008605
Jan 29, 2025
4180550301
Jan 28, 2025
3998220812
Jan 28, 2025
3998711355
Jan 6, 2025
8632008462
Aug 22, 2024
8879003908
Aug 16, 2024
8879003893
Jun 19, 2024
6162002039
Mar 21, 2024
6162001770
Mar 20, 2024
6189005076
Jan 24, 2024
6162001580
Nov 14, 2023
8632007570
Aug 10, 2023
7558004399
Aug 1, 2023
6162010830
Jul 27, 2023
8632006769
Jul 20, 2023
5475012430
Jun 19, 2023
5508008127
Total Inspections
33
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
33
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (14 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2023 | IN0904399530 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IN0904362618 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Mar 16, 2023 | IN0904243463 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 22, 2022 | IN0904047271 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 9, 2021 | IN0903936680 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 22, 2020 | ILX001940364 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 2, 2020 | ILX001922322 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 19, 2017 | IN0902969006 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 1, 2017 | IN0902934772 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 27, 2017 | IN0902864193 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 23, 2016 | ILX000440308 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2015 | IN0902532947 | IN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 26, 2015 | IN0902451683 | IN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2015 | ILX000182357 | IL | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
Nov 14, 2023
IN • IN0904399530
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 24, 2023
IN • IN0904362618
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Mar 16, 2023
IN • IN0904243463
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 22, 2022
IN • IN0904047271
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 9, 2021
IN • IN0903936680
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 22, 2020
IL • ILX001940364
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 2, 2020
IL • ILX001922322
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 19, 2017
IN • IN0902969006
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 1, 2017
IN • IN0902934772
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 27, 2017
IN • IN0902864193
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 23, 2016
IL • ILX000440308
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Oct 4, 2015
IN • IN0902532947
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 26, 2015
IN • IN0902451683
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 14, 2015
IL • ILX000182357
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
8
Total Crashes
14
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
25
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | Warning |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
WarningHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 33 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 20 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 2 | 18 | 0 | 20 |
| Trailers | 4 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
20
2 owned
Trailers
4
4 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
19
Driver Inspections
12
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
Not reported by FMCSA
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
20
Power Units
20
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
Community ratings from brokers and shippers
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