FMCSA Carrier Profile
CAROLYN WOOD INC
DBA: The Tropical Connection
San Marcos, CA
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
15.2% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
528036
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 23, 1993
Annual Mileage
280,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2921 S Santa Fe Ave, San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carolyn Wood
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Out-of-Service Rate
15.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
46 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.4%
Driver OOS Rate
10.3%
Ranks in the 47th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
42
Vehicle Inspections
36
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNE8JT7E4S55789 | 3 | Passed |
| July 8, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR5RN225186 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNV8JV8H4S57086 | 1 | Passed |
| June 24, 2026 | OR | Level III — Driver Only | CUSTOM SCO · 3HSDZAPR5RN225186 | 3 | Passed |
| June 11, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV7L5S78848 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| May 20, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNV8JV7L4S59534 | 0 | Clean |
| May 13, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV7L5S78848 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 12, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJHHDRXNSNJ7118 | 0 | Clean |
| May 7, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNV8JV7L4S59534 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2026 | CA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHDR7PSNT5935 | 0 | Clean |
| April 8, 2026 | CA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNE8JT7E4S55789 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| March 26, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNV8JV8H4S57086 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2024 | CA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Tractor
4
Dry Van
3
Truck
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JV8H4S57086 | 9 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT3H4S57247 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV7L5S78848 | 6 | 2 |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 7 | 5PVNV8JV7L4S59534 | 6 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24818P458601 | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24838P458602 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNJ7118 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LN9X7EM218568 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5RN225186 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JT7E4S55789 | 4 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSNT5935 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNJ7119 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C5DT300001 | 2 | — |
| Trlm | — | 2MN01JAH651009495 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JT2E4S55778 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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