GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC
310-units interstate motor carrier based in Boca Raton, FL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 163997
- MC
- MC142571
- Based
- Boca Raton, FL
- Contact
- 5619397000 · paola.marachly@garda.com
What this carrier is
GARDA CL GREAT LAKES INC is a large fleet interstate motor carrier based in Boca Raton, FL. Operating footprint: 310 power units, 474 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC142571 authority. FMCSA lists Other: Currency as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Conditional (Dec 15, 2022).
Fleet composition on file: 253 owned trucks.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 32 motor carriers operating 309–311 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 155.10 | 9.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 38.20 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 3.00 | 33.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 209.30 | 8.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.40 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 309–311-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 163997: 16 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Oct 21, 2025 in MN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 |
| Total violations | 37 |
Crash record (3 yr): 20 reportable crashes , 5 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 27, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, at a large fleet scale, with other: currency on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 32 peer carriers operating 309–311 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 10 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 37 violations, 20 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet motor carrier running over-the-road lanes with 310 power units on file.
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