BARTOW
Roadside inspection site in Florida • 40 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BARTOW is a roadside inspection location in Florida where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 40 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 20, 2023.
A total of 31 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 20.0%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 17 citations, followed by Lighting devices/reflectors (14 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
40 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 1 | 5.9% |
| 2 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 11 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRANS-PHOS INC | 160457 | FL | 9 |
| 2 | FLORIDA TRANSPORT SERVICE INC | 153537 | FL | 2 |
| 3 | FLORIDA SAND & GRAVEL LLC | 2940219 | FL | 1 |
| 4 | 4K TRANSPORTATION INC | 3798279 | TN | 1 |
| 5 | D & A TRANSPORTATION INC | 707906 | MS | 1 |
| 6 | FIVE STAR DYNASTY LLC | 3486483 | FL | 1 |
| 7 | ALEX DELIVERY SERVICES INC | 2782177 | FL | 1 |
| 8 | PROVERBIOS TRANSPORT INC | 2386351 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | SEPTIC SOLUTIONS ENVIRONMENTAL INC | 2919753 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | SILVIO TORRES | 1866087 | FL | 1 |
| 12 | VENTURE TRANSPORT LLC | 911759 | IN | 1 |
| 13 | JVS CONTRACTING INC | 1427113 | FL | 1 |
| 14 | JC DEPENDABLE TRUCKING LLC | 3641095 | FL | 1 |
| 15 | QUALITY PRECAST COMPANY INC | 862086 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | D J TRUSSES UNLIMITED INC | 1046855 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | BOE LEASING LLC | 3367143 | FL | 1 |
| 18 | RSR INDUSTRIAL COATINGS INC | 2327325 | FL | 1 |
| 19 | ROGGEN CLYNE DEVELOPMENT INC | 3993702 | FL | 1 |
| 20 | NDE TRANSPORTATION INC | 3533380 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
40 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)