- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 213 days (since Oct 17, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
WEST TROPICAL INC
WEST TROPICAL INC is a motor carrier based in SAN DIEGO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 995907. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
WEST TROPICAL INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in San Diego, CA. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.4% 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 enterprise and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (13) and US (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
21.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (81.3% of violations); top code 393.207A-STBW (Suspension defective) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth 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).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 14 | 3 | 21.4% | May 14, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 21 | |
| Utility | 19 |
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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87866150 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87228766 | Mar 3, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86950788 | Feb 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86921609 | Jan 29, 2026 | US | 1 | SAN DIEGO CA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.80A, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86908479 | Jan 25, 2026 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 86672915 | Dec 25, 2025 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 86595642 | Dec 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 86584729 | Dec 14, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207A-STBW, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 85279764 | Jul 20, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85211069 | Jul 11, 2025 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 84828209 | May 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84672795 | May 9, 2025 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83281134 | Nov 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82589963 | Aug 30, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82221548 | Jul 22, 2024 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81276668 | Apr 1, 2024 | US | 3 | SAN DIEGO CA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81273125 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 81272236 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80454143 | Dec 18, 2023 | CA | 3 | OTAY MESA IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80248025 | Nov 23, 2023 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79636586 | Sep 10, 2023 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA0003352230 | Sep 5, 2007 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| CA0003021756 | Jan 25, 2007 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2004 | MC469084 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Oct 30, 2003 | MC469084-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (42 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-09 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 17, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-08 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 17, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-07 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2022 | Oct 17, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-06 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2021 | Oct 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-05 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2020 | Oct 17, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-04 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-03 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2018 | Oct 17, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2017 | Oct 17, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-61789-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2016 | Oct 17, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CXW-3229016 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2015 | Oct 16, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | MAC-0001100-14-1080 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2014 | Oct 16, 2015 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 60SIA3-548888 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2014 | Jul 26, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-540660 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2013 | Oct 18, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 60-SIA3-548888 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2013 | Jul 26, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-540660 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 18, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-540660 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-540660 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2011 | Oct 18, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-540660 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2011 | Mar 11, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-540660 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2012 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-540660 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2010 | Oct 18, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-540660 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2010 | Feb 20, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-540660 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2009 | Oct 18, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-469084 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2009 | Oct 18, 2009 | REPLACED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-469084 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2009 | Nov 15, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-540660 | CARGO | Feb 20, 2009 | Feb 20, 2010 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 17, 2025
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Oct 17, 2025insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2023
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Oct 17, 2023insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2022
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Oct 17, 2022insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2021
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Oct 17, 2021insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2020
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Oct 17, 2020insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2019
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Oct 17, 2019insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2018insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 10, 2018
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Oct 17, 2017
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Oct 17, 2017insuranceCANCEL — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2016
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Oct 16, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 16, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
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Jul 26, 2015insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 20, 2014
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Oct 18, 2014insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2014insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 21, 2013
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Oct 18, 2013insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2013insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2012insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2012
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Mar 11, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 18, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 17, 2011
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Feb 20, 2011insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2011
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Oct 18, 2010insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 8, 2010
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Feb 20, 2010insuranceCANCEL — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA IF | CA | 12 | 4 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| SAN DIEGO CA | US | 2 | 0 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC469084
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- 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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