Carrier profile · USDOT 3816919 · FF-53055 · Updated Aug 2, 2026

TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC

DBA TROPICAL SHIPPING

1 power unitavg 9.5 yrLocal · 1 statesFREDERIKSTED, VI100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEFF-53055 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkstropical.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
9.5Avg age (yr)
2006–2021 · vPIC
Call dispatch(800) 367-6200Email dispatchMking@TROPICAL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 2, 2026

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

USDOT registration4 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.5 yr

Model years 2006–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

4 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2022 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Loading full carrier record…
Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC.

TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC (USDOT 3816919) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 2, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 2, 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 Aug 2, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.

The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 2, 2026.

The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 2, 2026.

It reports 1 power unit and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 7, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 2, 2026.

09

Frequently asked

What is TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC's USDOT number?

TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC's USDOT number is 3816919, and its motor carrier number is FF-53055.

Is TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC authorized to operate?

As of Aug 2, 2026, TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC's safety record?

TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC's fleet?

TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC operates 1 power unit and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC based?

TROPICAL SHIPPING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED LLC is based in FREDERIKSTED, VI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.