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TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC

DBA: TROPICAL SHIPPING

DOT 01424059 · MC# 127227 · RIVIERA BEACH, FL

📞 +1 (800) 367-6200↗ Official MOTUS Record↗ FMCSA SAFER

Active carrier authority since 2014 · insured · 1 prior revocation — Grade A

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
—
Operation
—
Active for
11 years, 8 months

Fleet

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Power units
—
Drivers
—
Fleet size
—

FF Trust Score

A

100/100

Excellent — well-established, fully compliant carrier

Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, no crashes in 24 months, Satisfactory FMCSA rating.

10/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($1,000,000) — 34 years 2 months of 34 years 2 months covered

    ✓ Currently insured (since May 1992)

  • Administrative Status Adjustment

    Carrier authority

    Jun 17, 2026Archive

  • Granted

    Carrier authority

    Nov 19, 2014Archive

  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Nov 19, 2014Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Nov 10, 2014Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 11/10/2014

    Oct 6, 2014Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Dec 28, 2005Archive

  • Involuntary Revocation

    Carrier authority

    Dec 7, 2005Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Sep 10, 2001Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Feb 13, 1990Archive

  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Oct 25, 1983Archive

Safety

as of 2026-06-27

FMCSA Safety Rating: Satisfactory (Sep 27, 2006)

24-Month Roadside Inspections (30 total)

Vehicle26 insp · 11.5% OOS (below the 22.3% national)
Driver28 insp · 0.0% OOS (below the 6.7% national)
Hazmat17 insp · 0.0% OOS (below the 4.4% national)

24-Month Crashes: 0

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

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Frequently Asked

Does TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC have active FMCSA authority?

TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC (DOT 01424059) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (100/100). They've held active authority 11 years, 8 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, TROPICAL SHIPPING USA LLC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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