TROPIC TRANSPORTATION LLC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TROPIC TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2511877) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MARK BUMGARDNER (Company officer); DYLAN PETERSON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2511877/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0.8% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 11% vs peer median 18.3% (better). n=7552 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No active policies on file.
Company profile
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 26 | 42 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 29 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 219 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 131 | 131 | 8 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0.76% | 9.92% | 12.5% |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TROPIC TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in MIAMI, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2511877. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 127 power units and 109 drivers, with 219 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TROPIC TRANSPORTATION LLC is a large fleet, operating 127 power units and 109 drivers, based in Miami, FL. Across 130 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with 10 reportable crashes. Operating authority is on file.
130 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (128) and US (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (66.7% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 127 power units (large fleet) and 109 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,552 ACTIVE carriers operating 63–191 power units (±50% of this carrier's 127 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | — | 1.40 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (219 rows) View all 219 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88140170 | Jun 12, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88064653 | Jun 5, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88025393 | Jun 1, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87989795 | May 27, 2026 | FL | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87741325 | Apr 30, 2026 | FL | 2 | WELLINGTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 9A-HLLH, 200A-HMSPS | No |
| 87681510 | Apr 24, 2026 | FL | 2 | WESTLAKE FL |
Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 95F | No |
| 87677482 | Apr 23, 2026 | FL | 2 | FORT PIERCE FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87642986 | Apr 20, 2026 | FL | 1 | PALM CITY FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 95F | No |
| 87602992 | Apr 15, 2026 | FL | 1 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87602814 | Apr 15, 2026 | FL | 1 | FORT LAUDERDALE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87473627 | Mar 31, 2026 | FL | 2 | HIALEAH GARDENS FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87472107 | Mar 31, 2026 | FL | 2 | BROOKSVILLE FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87427454 | Mar 26, 2026 | FL | 2 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Transtar
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0 | — | No |
| 87390364 | Mar 23, 2026 | FL | 1 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87258044 | Mar 10, 2026 | FL | 2 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
| 87170494 | Feb 26, 2026 | FL | 2 | HIALEAH FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87170132 | Feb 26, 2026 | FL | 2 | HIALEAH GARDENS FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87157293 | Feb 25, 2026 | FL | 2 | WEST PALM BEACH FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87143152 | Feb 24, 2026 | FL | 2 | WEST PALM BEACH FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87135658 | Feb 24, 2026 | FL | 3 | HOBE SOUND FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87023681 | Feb 10, 2026 | FL | 1 | FORT LAUDERDALE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86988811 | Feb 7, 2026 | FL | 2 | ISLAMORADA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86985727 | Feb 6, 2026 | FL | 2 | HIALEAH GARDENS FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86962104 | Feb 3, 2026 | FL | 2 | GOTHA FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86911499 | Jan 27, 2026 | FL | 2 | MEDLEY FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2703203006 | Jan 30, 2026 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2673137605 | Apr 19, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2698084505 | Apr 18, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2695136305 | Jan 28, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2721171404 | Dec 19, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2641574804 | Oct 24, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2637022004 | Sep 7, 2024 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2637729204 | Jul 30, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2609029404 | Jun 24, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8971781604 | May 2, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2632431404 | Mar 23, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8974529204 | Jan 23, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8997783204 | Jan 17, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8970894203 | Sep 28, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2504203902 | Nov 26, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2540616602 | Nov 23, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2540638102 | Nov 16, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2497672902 | Jul 15, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8958640502 | May 24, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2419711601 | Jun 24, 2021 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2428914401 | Jun 9, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8840218900 | Oct 12, 2020 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8836524000 | Aug 6, 2020 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8496753909 | Nov 16, 2019 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8909343209 | Feb 28, 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1768713 | common | N | — |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 18, 2025
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDLEY FL | FL | 17 | 0 |
| PUNTA GORDA FL | FL | 14 | 6 |
| KEY LARGO FL | FL | 13 | 2 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 10 | 1 |
| ISLAMORADA FL | FL | 8 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 8 | 2 |
| MIAMI FL | FL | 7 | 0 |
| FORT LAUDERDALE FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| HIALEAH FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| HIALEAH GARDENS FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 177.823(a) | No placards/markings when required | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 1 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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