WEST TROPICAL INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202616 inspections · 24 violations (5 OOS) · 17% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207A-STBWVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca
14
2× · sev 7
- 2393.207F-SLASVehicle Maintenance
Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
14
2× · sev 7
- 3393.207A-SAPPCBLMVehicle Maintenance
Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
7
1× · sev 7
- 4396.3A1BVehicle Maintenance
Brakes (general) Explain:
4
1× · sev 4
- 5396.3A1-BALACVehicle Maintenance
Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
4
1× · sev 4
- 6396.3A1-LLEAKVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point
3
1× · sev 3
- 7392.2-SLLEQP
State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
2
2×
- 8393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
- 9396.3A1-BOS1 OOS
Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
1
1×
- 10393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- CA22
- US2
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 23.1% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in San Diego County, CA
Medium impact16 of 16 violations in the last 12 months (100%) came from inspections in San Diego County, CA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from San Diego County, CA to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Driver Fitness needs attention
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Suspension / axle violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 31% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes2× · 30%
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca2× · 26%
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× · 5%
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× · 9%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 6%
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× · 3%
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× · 7%
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 4%
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× · 1%
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension; include in scheduled maintenance
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.207F-SLAS×2Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA5 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- MARCO ANTONIO SANCHEZ
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2001-12-31
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-08-25
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 2 trucks · 2 owned tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses or officers with 16 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
76 events- 08/25/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.1M mi reported (2025)
- 10/17/2025Insurance filed — Qualitas Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy QCA-61789-10
- 10/17/2025Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-09
- 09/22/2025COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/17/2025)
- 10/17/2024Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-08
- 09/20/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2024)
- 10/17/2023Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-07
- 09/20/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/17/2023)
- 10/17/2022Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-06
- 09/20/2022COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2022)
- 10/17/2021Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-05
- 09/20/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2021)
- 10/17/2020Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-04
- 09/21/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2020)
- 10/17/2019Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-03
- 09/20/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2019)
- 10/17/2018Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-02
- 09/20/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/10/2018)
- 10/17/2017Insurance cancelled — QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy QCA-61789-01
- 09/20/2017COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/17/2017)
- 10/16/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CXW-3229016
- 09/19/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/18/2016)
- 10/16/2015Insurance replaced — ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy MAC-0001100-14-1080
- 07/26/2015Insurance cancelled — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 60SIA3-548888
- 10/18/2014Insurance cancelled — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6SAA3-540660
- 09/22/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/20/2014)
- 07/26/2014Insurance cancelled — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 60-SIA3-548888
- 10/18/2013Insurance cancelled — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6SAA3-540660
- 09/23/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2013)
- 02/28/2013Insurance cancelled — MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 6SIA3-540660
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2008-02-27
- Last review
- 2008-01-28
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-08-25
- Reported mileage
- 87,000 mi (2025)
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