FREEPORT
Roadside inspection site in Florida • 16 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
FREEPORT 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 16 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Nov 13, 2023.
A total of 16 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 4.0. The out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 9 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (8 citations). A total of 29 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
16 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
29 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 | 9 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.42 | Brakes - parking brake defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
16 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THOMAS HICKS LANDSCAPING INC | 1155628 | FL | 1 |
| 2 | J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC | 829973 | FL | 1 |
| 3 | ECH CONTRACTING LLC | 2975925 | FL | 1 |
| 4 | SOUTHERN BLUE CONSTRUCTION INC | 3262486 | FL | 1 |
| 5 | SOUTHERN WINDOWS & DOORS LLC | 1672320 | FL | 1 |
| 6 | TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC | 907272 | TN | 1 |
| 7 | BRENNER OIL COMPANY | 355912 | MI | 1 |
| 8 | READY MIX USA LLC | 669746 | AL | 1 |
| 9 | WRM EXCAVATOR SERVICES LLC | 3526749 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | YESCO SCAFFOLDING LLC | 1423005 | FL | 1 |
| 11 | ROOFLINE INC | 739235 | TX | 1 |
| 12 | SUPERIOR GLASS INC | 3210403 | FL | 1 |
| 13 | MARYGROVE ROLL SCREENS LLC | 3194707 | FL | 1 |
| 14 | AMERICAN INSULATED GLASS LLC | 1304672 | GA | 1 |
| 15 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | 572263 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | PHILLIPS ENERGY INC | 211800 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
16 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80158013 | Nov 13, 2023 | TRI STAR TRANSPORT LLC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 80158012 | Nov 13, 2023 | J V GANDER DISTRIBUTORS INC | Level 2 | 7 | OOS |
| 80158011 | Nov 13, 2023 | BRENNER OIL COMPANY | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 80158010 | Nov 13, 2023 | PHILLIPS ENERGY INC | Level 2 | 1 | Violations |
| 79781216 | Sep 27, 2023 | SOUTHERN BLUE CONSTRUCTION INC | Level 2 | 2 | OOS |
| 79781841 | Sep 27, 2023 | WRM EXCAVATOR SERVICES LLC | Level 3 | 2 | Violations |
| 79768831 | Sep 14, 2023 | READY MIX USA LLC | Level 3 | 0 | Clean |
| 79593819 | Aug 29, 2023 | YESCO SCAFFOLDING LLC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 79533340 | Aug 28, 2023 | ROOFLINE INC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 79533357 | Aug 28, 2023 | SOUTHERN WINDOWS & DOORS LLC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 79533339 | Aug 28, 2023 | BUILDER SERVICES GROUP INC | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 79532344 | Aug 24, 2023 | AMERICAN INSULATED GLASS LLC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 79532346 | Aug 24, 2023 | SUPERIOR GLASS INC | Level 1 | 1 | Violations |
| 79429852 | Aug 15, 2023 | MARYGROVE ROLL SCREENS LLC | Level 1 | 6 | OOS |
| 78451742 | Apr 18, 2023 | ECH CONTRACTING LLC | Level 2 | 5 | Violations |
| 78451743 | Apr 18, 2023 | THOMAS HICKS LANDSCAPING INC | Level 1 | 32 | OOS |