TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO
AUTHORIZEDDBA: TRULY GOOD FOODS
USDOT
1047784
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
17
Total Drivers
17
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: November 8, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO is a small interstate motor carrier based in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, operating 17 power units with 17 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 20.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 5 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 13.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.2% across 54,223 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
5
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO (USDOT #1047784) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO's safety record?
TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO has 5 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO operate?
TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO operates 17 power units with 17 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO transport hazardous materials?
No. TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO located?
TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO is based in CHARLOTTE, North Carolina at 1100 CONTINENTAL BLVD, 28273. Phone: (704) 588-0400.
What are TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO's out-of-service rates?
TROPICAL NUT & FRUIT CO's driver out-of-service rate is 20.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.