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GARCO CONSTRUCTION INC
Spokane, WA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 387573 · MC 1610083
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1610083 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
62.5% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 71.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1610083
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AS7-Z91-469954-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
387573
MC Number
MC-1610083
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 1990
Authority Granted
February 21, 2024
Annual Mileage
65,000 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
4114 E Broadway, Spokane, WA 99202
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James T Welsh
Officer 2
Clancy Welsh
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
62.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 92nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate71.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (50.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKDPBEX37R182012 | 0 | Clean |
| January 22, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVMC5DV0GHGW3583 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| December 2, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGED56FLGD9713 | 0 | Clean |
| October 29, 2025 | WA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRTBL4GG340494 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| October 23, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | DODGE · 3C6UR5HJ5MG556332 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| September 30, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKDP4EX1DR346462 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| August 7, 2025 | WA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C6UR5HJ6RG139728 | 0 | Clean |
| April 1, 2025 | WA | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C6UR5HJ5MG556332 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| July 31, 2024 | ID | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVABTAK73HM08179 | 1 | Passed |
| May 28, 2024 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKDP4EX1DR346462 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA8
ID1
MT1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 100 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dump
2
Pickup
2
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDP4EX1DR346462 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5HJ5MG556332 | 2 | 2 |
| Fontaine T | — | 4LFE5230373529911 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Pj | Dump · 14 ft | 4P5D6142X81111376 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGED56FLGD9713 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner FL70 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVABTAK73HM08179 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMC5DV0GHGW3583 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDPBEX37R182012 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5HJ6RG139728 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTBL4GG340494 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Maxey Trailers Mfg | Dump · 14 ft | 5R8BD1425MM076626 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2024 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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