Laila & Makuas Tropical Freightlanes LLC
Greensboro, NC
Profile data updated Feb 2, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2022 (4 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2022. Based in Greensboro, NC, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Reefer.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Laila & Makuas Tropical Freightlanes LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Laila & Makuas Tropical Freightlanes LLC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 55,000 miles (2022)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Feb 22, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Cimc Vehicles Group Co. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| CIMC | 1 |
| Intermodal Container Chassis or Trailer | 1 |
| 43 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1 | 50% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
6
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2025 | TX | Walk-Around | 6 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
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| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA974555275 | 02/22/2024 | 11/05/2024 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT03471A | 06/15/2023 | 10/31/2023 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 635127001 | 06/01/2022 | 06/15/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIRST GUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | FGPLNC000001-15 | 01/28/2025 | 03/16/2025 | CANCEL | |
| FIRST GUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | FGPLNC000001-15 | 12/30/2024 | 02/15/2025 | TERM/CANCL | |
| FIRST GUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | FGPLNC000001-15 | 12/30/2024 | 01/28/2025 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer.
Is LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC's authority currently active?
LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC been in business?
LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2022, making their authority approximately 4 years, 2 months old.
Where is LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC located?
LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC is physically located at 3609 CALVERT ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27405.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 100%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-22 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 2 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LAILA & MAKUAS TROPICAL FREIGHTLANES LLC, of which 2 (50%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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