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Carrier profile · USDOT 2816050 · MC938866 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tropical Freight LLC

Cornelius, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2015
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (917) 547-9447
2
Power units
3
Drivers
21
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
11 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 28.6% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
28.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 21 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 500000.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
21
Driver inspections
21
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC938866
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 18, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Cimarron Insurance Company, Inc. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
1 mi (2014)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2816050
MC / docket
MC-938866
Legal name
Tropical Freight LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 14, 2015
Last MCS-150
May 13, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Tropical Freight LLC's USDOT number?

Tropical Freight LLC's USDOT number is 2816050 and its docket number is MC938866.

Is Tropical Freight LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tropical Freight LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 21 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tropical Freight LLC's fleet?

2 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 13, 2026.

What insurance does Tropical Freight LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Cimarron Insurance Company, Inc..

Where is Tropical Freight LLC located?

Tropical Freight LLC is located at 10117 Caldwell Depot Rd, Cornelius, NC, 28031. Phone: (917) 547-9447.

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