Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
310 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 163997 · MC-142571 ·
Garda Cl Great Lakes Inc
310 power unitsavg 11.3 yrRegional · 5 statesBOCA RATON, FL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-142571 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
310Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
11.3Avg age (yr)
2007–2024 · vPIC
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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 18 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.3 yr
Model years 2007–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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Safety and violations
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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. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 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. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 310 power units and 474 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 11, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Dec 15, 2022 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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 18 roadside inspections, with 12 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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