Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
273 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 771623 · MC-496162 ·
Garda Cl Southwest Inc
273 power unitsavg 8.4 yrRegional · 6 statesBOCA RATON, FL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-496162 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
273Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.4Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 28 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1998.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 10 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.4 yr
Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC (USDOT 771623) 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 for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 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 14.3% 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 — 7 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 273 power units and 355 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 17, 2022 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC's USDOT number?
GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC's USDOT number is 771623, and its motor carrier number is MC-496162.
Is GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC's safety record?
GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC's fleet?
GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC operates 273 power units and 355 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC based?
GARDA CL SOUTHWEST INC is based in BOCA RATON, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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