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TRINITY LOGISTICS ENTERPRISE LLC
Miami, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4458427 · MC 1757918
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1757918 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1757918
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SWR-FL-0005170-25
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4458427
MC Number
MC-1757918
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
April 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 25, 2025
Authority Granted
September 12, 2025
Annual Mileage
18,044 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1001 Brickell Bay Drive Suite 201, Miami, FL 33147
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lamar Merciano
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 72nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | IN | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49XXMJ444358 | 1 | Passed |
| April 2, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49XXMJ444358 | 1 | Passed |
| February 27, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKYD49XXMJ444358 | 1 | Passed |
| January 20, 2026 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49XXMJ444358 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| November 26, 2025 | FL | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMMMN1KH041215 | 0 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 26, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| January 20, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | 5 | Out of service |
| January 20, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | Out of service |
| January 20, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 7 | Cited |
| January 20, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 7 | Cited |
| February 27, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| May 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| April 2, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL1
GA1
IL1
IN1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXMJ444358 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMMMN1KH041215 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2KL102109 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JR975448 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT042025 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323VT700959 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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