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Tropical Realty & Investments INC

DBA: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Florida Properties Group

USDOT# 3064508 MC-57193 Trinity, FL FMCSA since 2017 (8 yrs)
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FMCSA since 2017 (8 yrs)

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About this broker: Tropical Realty & Investments INC is an active FMCSA-licensed property broker based in Trinity, Florida (FMCSA since 2017 (8 yrs)). Operating under MC-57193, the broker connects shippers with motor carriers for general freight movement in interstate commerce. Listed officer: David Dewey Mitchell.

Broker Overview

Tropical Realty & Investments INC is a federally-licensed property broker headquartered in Trinity, Florida · FMCSA since 2017 (8 yrs). The company operates under MC-57193 with USDOT 3064508.

David Dewey Mitchell and Allen Scott Crumbley are listed as company officers in FMCSA records.

Source: FMCSA daily census & SAFER public records · Last synced: 2026-07-27

Authority & Dockets

USDOT Number

3064508

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Motor Carrier / Property Broker

MC-57193

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Authority granted: 8 years, 9 months ago (November 1, 2017)

Carrier Packet

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Insurance & Broker Bond

BMC-84 Surety Bond / BMC-85 Trust

Federal regulation 49 CFR 387.307 requires every property broker to maintain a $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) or trust agreement (BMC-85) on file with FMCSA. This bond protects motor carriers against non-payment. Active broker authority generally indicates a valid bond is on file.

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What You Should Verify

  • Bond is currently active (not pending cancellation)
  • Bond meets the $75,000 federal minimum
  • Surety company is reputable and financially solid
  • No active complaints on file with the FMCSA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tropical Realty & Investments INC a legitimate freight broker?
Tropical Realty & Investments INC holds an active FMCSA license under USDOT 3064508 and MC-57193. Active authority means the broker is currently registered with the federal government and authorized to arrange motor-carrier shipments. Always verify current authority status on FMCSA SAFER before working with any broker.
Where is Tropical Realty & Investments INC located?
Tropical Realty & Investments INC is headquartered in Trinity, Florida, with FMCSA broker authority dating back 8 years, 9 months.
What is Tropical Realty & Investments INC's MC number?
Tropical Realty & Investments INC operates under MC-57193 and USDOT 3064508. These are the unique federal identifiers issued by the FMCSA for any company arranging interstate freight in the U.S.
How can I contact Tropical Realty & Investments INC?
FMCSA records list contact information for Tropical Realty & Investments INC as: phone (727) 847-6556, email DMITCHELL@BHHSFLPG.COM. Contact information is reported by the broker to FMCSA and may not always be current.
How do I become a carrier for Tropical Realty & Investments INC?
To haul loads for Tropical Realty & Investments INC, you'll typically need: (1) active MC operating authority, (2) a valid carrier packet signed and on file, (3) certificate of insurance naming the broker as additional insured, (4) a W-9, and (5) a signed broker-carrier agreement. The exact requirements vary by broker — contact Tropical Realty & Investments INC directly to start the setup process.
Does Tropical Realty & Investments INC work with new MC authorities?
Many freight brokers prefer carriers with at least 6 months to 1 year of operating history before granting setup, but policies vary widely between brokers. If you're a new MC and want to know whether Tropical Realty & Investments INC accepts new authorities, the fastest way is to call them directly. We crowdsource this data — if you've been set up with Tropical Realty & Investments INC as a new MC, please share your experience on this profile.
What kind of carrier packet does Tropical Realty & Investments INC use?
A carrier packet is the broker's standard onboarding paperwork — typically a broker-carrier agreement, W-9 request, certificate of insurance request, and reference forms. If you have a current Tropical Realty & Investments INC carrier packet link, you can share it on this profile to help other carriers get set up faster.
Who owns Tropical Realty & Investments INC?
FMCSA records list David Dewey Mitchell as a company officer of Tropical Realty & Investments INC. Officer information is self-reported and reflects the most recent record on file.
Is Tropical Realty & Investments INC's broker authority active right now?
Yes — based on the most recent FMCSA sync, Tropical Realty & Investments INC has active broker authority. Authority status can change at any time; always verify on the FMCSA SAFER system before signing a carrier-broker agreement.
What is a BMC-84 broker bond and does Tropical Realty & Investments INC have one?
Federal regulations require every property broker to maintain a $75,000 surety bond (BMC-84) or trust agreement (BMC-85) on file with FMCSA. This protects carriers from non-payment. Active broker authority generally means a valid bond is on file — verify current bond status via FMCSA's L&I (Licensing & Insurance) public search.
What's the difference between a freight broker like Tropical Realty & Investments INC and a truck dispatch service?
A freight broker holds FMCSA broker authority (MC-FF), legally arranges transportation between shippers and carriers, and earns commission from the rate spread. A truck dispatcher works on behalf of the carrier — finding loads on load boards, negotiating rates with brokers (like Tropical Realty & Investments INC), and handling paperwork. Brokers represent shippers; dispatchers represent carriers. See O Trucking's guide on dispatcher vs. freight broker, or learn about O Trucking's dispatch services for carriers.
How can a broker like Tropical Realty & Investments INC find reliable carriers in Florida?
Brokers source carriers through: (1) FMCSA-verified carrier directories where MC numbers and safety records are pre-checked, (2) load boards (DAT, Truckstop) that match active carriers to posted freight, (3) direct relationships with dispatch services that represent multiple carriers, and (4) referrals from current carriers. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed carrier directory — see active carriers based in Florida. We also dispatch hundreds of owner-operators and small fleets — see O Trucking dispatch services.
How should I verify Tropical Realty & Investments INC before hauling and protect against broker fraud?
Before accepting any load, do the full broker verification check: (1) confirm active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) verify BMC-84 surety bond ($75K minimum) or BMC-85 trust on FMCSA L&I, (3) check days-to-pay reputation on broker-credit databases, and (4) search carrier forums for fraud history. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory for Florida with verified authority data and authority-age sorting so older, more-established brokerages surface first.

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