This carrier has a prior revocation on record.
Prior DOT#: 2065615
Tropical Touch Garden Center INC
Southwest Ranches, FL
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
15
Power Units
11
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (15 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2010. Based in Southwest Ranches, FL, they operate a fleet of 15 power units. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Tropical Touch Garden Center INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tropical Touch Garden Center INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 140,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
11
Total Drivers
11
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC
2 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 20, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, New Generation. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 67% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 33% |
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 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 22 ft | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | 67% |
| New Generation | 1 | 33% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 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
2
Inspections
24 months
23
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+43.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 16 | 3 |
| 04/15/2025 | FL | Walk-Around | 7 | 1 |
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC is inferred to operate: Box Truck.
Is TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC's authority currently active?
TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC been in business?
TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2010, making their authority approximately 15 years, 11 months old.
Where is TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC located?
TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC is physically located at 6951 SW 185TH WAY, SOUTHWEST RANCHES, FL 33332.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in FL. Out of these, 2 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 392.2-SLLSR — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 16 | OOS · 3 |
| 2025-04-15 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
15 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC, of which 4 (27%) 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 | 12 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Predecessor (Prior Revoked Authority)
This carrier's registration lists a prior USDOT number that was revoked. Per FMCSA records, this entity emerged from:
TROPICAL TOUCH GARDEN CENTER INC
DOT 2065615
Successor Entities
1 carrier list this DOT number as a prior revoked authority in FMCSA's public database — verify directly with FMCSA for current status.
Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
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