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ROTTIE'S TRANSPORTATION CORP
Tampa, FL
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3820641 · MC 1382413
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1382413 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1382413
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3820641
MC Number
MC-1382413
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 14, 2022
Authority Granted
April 4, 2022
Annual Mileage
156,723 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10208 Brandy Hills Ct, Tampa, FL 33615
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Merly Rios
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2024 | FL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL6
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumt | Semi-trailer | 1S8AD2429E0005234 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEFG7KLKD8886 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJCRCK37PX70989 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDP8XXDJ350840 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 7 | 2FWBA2CG36AV25450 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 2409004236 | SEFFNER FL | II | 2 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUMMIT |
1FUJGEFG7KLKD8886 1S8AD2429E0005234 |
FL 11EWBL FL QB70JM |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 2326003001 | SEFFNER FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUMT |
1FUJGEFG7KLKD8886 1S8AD2429E0005234 |
FL 11EWBL FL QB70JM |
| June 23, 2026 | 3191007050 | PALMETTO FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FWBA2CG36AV25450 |
FL P9784J |
| April 20, 2026 | 1494003370 | SEFFNER FL | II | 4 | — | BLUE WATER INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUMMIT TRA |
1FUJGEFG7KLKD8886 1S8AD2429E0005234 |
FL 11EWBL FL QB70JM |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | 2681002864 | SEFFNER FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUMMIT TRA |
1FUJGEFG7KLKD8886 1S8AD2429E0005234 |
FL 11EWBL FL QB70JM |
| September 24, 2024 | 2137004444 | SEFFNER FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SUMMIT TRA |
1FUJCRCK37PX70989 1S8AD2429E0005234 |
FL 97BZAV FL 99BZAV |
| September 3, 2024 | 4667000215 | PARRISH FL | III | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDP8XXDJ350840 |
FL P3562I |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BLUE WATER INDUSTRIES | 1 | April 20, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 4, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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