Garda Cl Great Lakes INC Safety Record
DOT# 163997 · Boca Raton, FL 33431-7304 · 5619397000
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 10/21/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Garda Cl Great Lakes INC (DOT# 163997) in Boca Raton, Florida has 16 inspections on record with 37 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 18 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 37 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 16 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/27/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 06/26/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 02/21/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/07/2024 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 10/01/2024 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 05/27/2024 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 04/24/2024 | MI | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 18 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-AUG-24 | MN | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 30-APR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-SEP-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-JUL-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23-JUN-25 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23-DEC-24 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-FEB-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-MAR-25 | WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-OCT-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-JAN-25 | WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $5,000 |
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.