Garus Bulk Service Safety Record

DOT# 2061333 · Gary, IN 46406 · 2198037745

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Garus Bulk Service (DOT# 2061333) in Gary, Indiana has 27 inspections on record with 50 violations and a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

27 Inspections
22.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
20 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 22.2%
Carrier: 22.2% (6 of 27) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 27) National: 6.4%
35% OOS rate better than 35% of carriers in Indiana
44% crash rate better than 44% of carriers in Indiana

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.

50 total violations across 27 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
27
Unsafe Driving
23

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.

Inspected across 3 states: IL, IN, MI
Level 1: 2 (7%) Level 2: 12 (44%) Level 3: 13 (48%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/17/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/23/2026 IN 3 0 0
12/22/2025 MI 2 0 0
12/12/2025 IN 3 0 0
11/26/2025 MI 2 0 0
11/26/2025 MI 2 0 0
09/16/2025 IN 3 0 0
08/25/2025 IN 1 1 0
05/29/2025 IN 2 1 0
03/14/2025 IN 3 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC721182
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Secura Insurance Company $1,000 03/01/2026

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.

Power Units 20
Drivers 19
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 08/01/2010
MCS-150 Filed 20250729 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,095,554
Address 7264 W 21st Ave, Gary, IN 46406