Tropical Cheese Industries LLC Safety Record
DOT# 472560 · Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 · 7324424898
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Tropical Cheese Industries LLC (DOT# 472560) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey has 49 inspections on record and a 2.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Inspection History · 49 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | NY | 0 | 1 |
| 02/11/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/04/2025 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/28/2025 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 07/21/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 07/17/2025 | CT | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-JUL-24 | NY | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 11-AUG-25 | MA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-24 | CT | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-24 | CT | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.