- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 429 days (since Mar 16, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
TROPICAL LINK LOGISTICS INC
TROPICAL LINK LOGISTICS INC is a motor carrier based in UMATILLA, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3633136. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TROPICAL LINK LOGISTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Umatilla, FL. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 40% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and MS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by General/Admin (33.3% of violations); top code 390.21TB3-OPERBY (390.21TB3-OPERBY) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Volvo, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 12, 2016 to Jun 9, 2021 (1731 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 20, 1995 to Jun 13, 2016 (7725 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 25, 1994 to Jun 7, 2016 (7865 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 5, 2016 to Jun 1, 2021 (1730 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 6 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87524825 | Apr 7, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-74 E/B |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 86263466 | Nov 6, 2025 | MS | 3 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85959696 | Oct 3, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24, 390.21TB3-OPERBY, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80800826 | Feb 8, 2024 | KY | 3 | CORBIN |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.17 | No |
| 80343035 | Dec 8, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80231786 | Nov 25, 2023 | NC | 3 | nc-wilkes-county,-us-421,-n |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79398427 | Aug 12, 2023 | MI | 3 | mi-i-75-sb-@-4-mm |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79131865 | Jul 12, 2023 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2021 | MC263697-P | TRANSFER | PERMIT | View PDF → |
| Jun 13, 2016 | MC263697-P | TRANSFER | PERMIT | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT683209001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Mar 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT683209001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 683209001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000000599-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSC000504-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2021 | Jun 1, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1730 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 5, 2016 to Jun 1, 2021 | |||||
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3813269 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 7865 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 25, 1994 to Jun 7, 2016 | |||||
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP1888751193 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 1993 | Nov 25, 1994 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 16, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 3, 2025
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Jun 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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May 31, 2023
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Jul 20, 2022oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
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Jun 1, 2022insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 24, 2022
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Jun 9, 2021
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Sep 12, 2016
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Sep 12, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 12, 2016authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1731 days (through Jun 9, 2021)
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Sep 5, 2016insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 1730 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 1, 2021)
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Apr 20, 1995
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Apr 20, 1995authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 7725 days (through Jun 13, 2016)
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Nov 25, 1994insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 25, 1994insurance gapCoverage gap: 7865 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 7, 2016)
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Dec 30, 1993
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-74 E/B | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CORBIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC263697
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify TROPICAL LINK LOGISTICS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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