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Carrier profile · USDOT 1424059 · MC-127227 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC
DBA TROPICAL SHIPPING
30 power unitsavg 8 yrLocal · 1 statesRIVIERA BEACH, FL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-127227 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
29Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 21 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 42 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC (USDOT 1424059) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 24 vehicle-level and 28 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 30 power units and 34 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 4, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 27, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC's USDOT number?
TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC's USDOT number is 1424059, and its motor carrier number is MC-127227.
Is TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC's safety record?
TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC's fleet?
TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC operates 30 power units and 34 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC based?
TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC is based in RIVIERA BEACH, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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