Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Tropical Transportation LLCUSDOT 2986768LAS VEGAS, NV
Carrier profile
Tropical Transportation LLC
- USDOT
- 2986768
- MC
- 17008
Inspected in 3 jurisdictionsLAS VEGAS, NV
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
2 seen in inspections
1Trailers seen
Inspection records
21.7Avg age (yr)
2001–2007 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.66.7% of vehicle inspections out of service · MCS-150 update due
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
In good standing · 4
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1Reported power
2 seen in inspections
1Trailers seen
Inspection records
21.7Avg age (yr)
2001–2007 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
21.7 yr
Model years 2001–2007. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
9 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2017. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2986768) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jun 9, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 1, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 2986768, and its motor carrier number is MC-17008.
Is TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
TROPICAL TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in LAS VEGAS, NV, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 jurisdictions.