Tropical Underground Services INC
Genoa City, WI
Profile data updated May 21, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
5
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2010 (15 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since September 2010. Based in Genoa City, WI, they operate a fleet of 5 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Tropical Underground Services INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tropical Underground Services INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 40,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 2, 2024.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: GMC, Belshe Industries. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. 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% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 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 |
| Belshe Tra | 1 |
| Equipment Trailer | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GMC | 1 | 50% |
| Belshe Industries | 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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/02/2024 | WI | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
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 UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN and Box Truck.
Is TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC's authority currently active?
TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC been in business?
TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2010, making their authority approximately 15 years, 10 months old.
Where is TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC located?
TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC is physically located at W703 TWIN LAKES RD, GENOA CITY, WI 53128.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WI. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 396.17C-PI — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-02 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 3 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for TROPICAL UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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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