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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 14, 2026
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GARUS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1267688 · MC495515 · EIN 36-4191655 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
7264 W 21ST ST, GARY, IN, 46406
(219) 803-7745 · LESZEK GARUS
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 14.3% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
27 / 24
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
7 / 50
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Secura Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy A 3453239 · eff 01/12/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate14.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance28 pts
Unsafe Driving18 pts
Driver Fitness4 pts
Other3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 6 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 5 | |
| 391.41B10-MC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 3 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 393.9A-LSML | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLSR | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
IN5
IL1
MI1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.45 | 1.77 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.33 | 0.40 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.80 | 3.11 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-04-27. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/11/2025 | SOUTH BEND, IN | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 10 vehicles seen in inspections
5 truck5 trailer
Company profile
Officer
LESZEK GARUS
Recordable crash rate
5 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
6
Registered since
2004-07-16
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARUS BULK SERVICE INC | 2061333 | 2 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/08/2026 — Insurance cancelled — SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A 3453239
01/12/2026 — Insurance filed — Secura Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A 3453239
01/12/2026 — Insurance replaced — SECURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A 3453239
01/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT34847A
12/16/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/09/2026)
10/16/2025 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2025)
10/09/2025 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GRT34847A
02/07/2025 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z35659
01/12/2025 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-Z35659
07/03/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2024)
01/12/2016 — Insurance replaced — GRANGE INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2009610
02/07/2013 — Insurance cancelled — TRUSTGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2009610
01/12/2013 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 05263635
01/12/2013 — Insurance replaced — TRUSTGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy XA 2009610
02/17/2009 — Insurance cancelled — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3351307
01/21/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/29/2009)
01/12/2009 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 3351307
02/08/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1267688.