Inspection Report
TROPICAL AUTO SOLUTIONS LLC · DOT 2512388
Basic Information
Report Number
000P15VBQC
Inspection Date
Apr 23, 2026
State
IA
Inspection Level
Level 2
Unit Type
-
Hazmat Placard Required
No
Violations Summary
25
Total Violations
5
Out of Service
4
Driver OOS
1
Vehicle OOS
Vehicles Inspected (2)
Type
Truck Tractor
Make
FORD
VIN
1FD0W5GT8KEF80921
License
FUJL51
License State
FL
Type
Semi Trailer
Make
KAUFMAN
VIN
5VGFW5025LL000443
License
85FPCW
License State
FL
Violation Details (17)
Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.
General Driver Qualification
Unit: D
HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
Other Log/Form & Manner
Unit: D
Driver failed to manually add shipping document number
Other Log/Form & Manner
Unit: D
Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.
Other Log/Form & Manner
Unit: D
Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)
Hours
Unit: D
Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
Hours
Unit: D
Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)
Hours
Unit: D
HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
False Log
Unit: D
HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
False Log
Unit: D
Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
Reflective Sheeting
Unit: 1
Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
Reflective Sheeting
Unit: 1
Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken
Cab Body Frame
Unit: 2
No or defective automatic trailer brake
Brakes All Others
Unit: 2
Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
Windshield/ Glass/ Markings
Unit: 1
Inoperable Required Lamp
Clearance Identification Lamps/Other
Unit: 2
No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
Emergency Equipment
Unit: 1
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
Emergency Equipment
Unit: 1