MARATHON
Roadside inspection site in Florida • 27 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MARATHON 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 27 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 13, 2023.
A total of 22 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 29.6%, meaning a significant portion 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 11 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (10 citations). A total of 21 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
27 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
21 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 5 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DISCOUNT ROCK & SAND INC | 1054888 | FL | 3 |
| 2 | CHARLEY TOPPINO & SONS INC | 909816 | FL | 2 |
| 3 | MONROE CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC | 909812 | FL | 2 |
| 4 | MARATHON GARBAGE SERVICE INC | 806707 | FL | 2 |
| 5 | KEYS UNLIMITED PLUMBING CORP | 4016625 | FL | 1 |
| 6 | ALL FLORIDA RIDES LLC | 3999634 | FL | 1 |
| 7 | THE 3-R GROUP INC | 616118 | NC | 1 |
| 8 | POWER ROCK SAND INC | 3152304 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | JERRY CAUTHEN TRANS INC | 920844 | FL | 1 |
| 10 | JOSE A SOTO | 1121247 | FL | 1 |
| 11 | MIGUEL ANGEL CALA | 3881956 | FL | 1 |
| 12 | DOT PALM LANDSCAPING INC | 989300 | FL | 1 |
| 13 | LUXURY AUTOMOTIVE TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC | 2440064 | FL | 1 |
| 14 | FORGED DISTRIBUTING INC | 3930385 | FL | 1 |
| 15 | NORBERTO HERNANDEZ | 1988733 | FL | 1 |
| 16 | ALEXCARMENTRUCK INC | 3534298 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | EAGLE CRANE SERVICE CORP | 1337730 | FL | 1 |
| 18 | MID KEYS AGGREGATE INC | 3265492 | FL | 1 |
| 19 | SHADE TREE TREE SERVICE INC | 1157846 | FL | 1 |
| 20 | BETANCOURT & SONS TRUCKING LLC | 3064241 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
27 inspections at this site (page 1 of 2)