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Carrier profile · USDOT 163997 · MC-142571 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Garda Cl Great Lakes Inc
310 power unitsavg 14 yrRegional · 5 statesBOCA RATON, FL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-142571 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
310Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
14.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 17 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
16 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 2004–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC (USDOT 163997) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jun 15, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 310 power units and 474 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 11, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Dec 15, 2022 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's USDOT number?
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's USDOT number is 163997, and its motor carrier number is MC-142571.
Is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's safety record?
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC's fleet?
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC operates 310 power units and 474 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC based?
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is based in BOCA RATON, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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