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GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC
Boca Raton, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 163997 · MC 142571
Conditional
Active 18 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1977
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-142571 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Conditional
0.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on August 7, 2008; first granted November 29, 1977 (48 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC142571
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy 2867428
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MZI98309514
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
163997
MC Number
MC-142571
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
November 29, 1977
Authority Reinstated
August 7, 2008
Annual Mileage
7,690,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2000 Nw Corporate Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33431-7304
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Paola Marachly
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (17)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
17
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
16
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 4, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 2, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
| July 24, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 23, 2025 | IN | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 30, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 20, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 21, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 1, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Ice |
| January 13, 2025 | WI | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Snow |
Showing the 10 most recent of 17 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN5
WI2
ID1
IL1
KY1
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 310 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Truck
3
Cargo Van
2
Step Van/Walk-in Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 3 | 1FTRS4X85PKA00708 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE35L67DA38458 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FL7ADA06317 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3FL9BDB03200 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ford Transit | Cargo Van · Class 3 | 1FTRS4X82LKA29142 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X0FM285829 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X3FM307113 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X5GM309107 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF65214V653776 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner MT45 Chassis | Step Van/Walk-in Van · Class 5 | 4UZAAPCP97CY23372 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 4120000919 | JEROME ID | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPNHM6X3FM307113 |
ID KS4783 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 21, 2025 | 1611001008 | SAGINAW MN | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FTRS4X85PKA00708 |
MN YCD8451 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 27, 2025 | 5005550084 | W. FULLERTON AVE, IL | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
4UZAAPCP97CY23372 |
IL 94414H |
| June 26, 2025 | 0485000594 | DUNDAS MN | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3FL9BDB03200 |
MN YBD9199 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLT | State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting | Texting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | 2264004362 | NEWTON WI | I | 4 | — | COMPANY | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE35L67DA38458 |
WI DG77114 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| February 27, 2025 | CV44771486 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | III | 2 | — | GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPNHM6X0FM285829 |
KY 916868 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | 0134000199 | LE CENTER MN | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPNHM6X5GM309107 |
MN YBM8947 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 7, 2024 | 2280015515 | MANITOWOC WI | II | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNF65214V653776 |
WI GD52133 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 1, 2024 | 0263000384 | RAMSEY MN | III | 3 | — | MULTIPLE | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3FL7ADA06317 |
MN YBZ9293 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 27, 2024 | 1617000129 | SAGINAW MN | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FTRS4X85PKA00708 |
MN YCD8451 |
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GARDAWORLD | 1 | January 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 18, 2008 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 18, 2008 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| April 14, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 14, 2008 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 25, 2004 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 19, 2000 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 12, 1998 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 12, 1998 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 12, 1998 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 31, 2008 | Cargo | On file |
| March 12, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 23, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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