OCALA FL
Roadside inspection site in Florida • 6,021 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
OCALA FL 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 6,021 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 3,238 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.8. The out-of-service rate is 14.1%, 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 Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Vehicle Maintenance) with 269 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (247 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
6,021 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 269 | 269 | 100.0% |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 247 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 243 | 15 | 6.2% |
| 4 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 167 | 167 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 163 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 144 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 134 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 114 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 87 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 84 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 82 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 2 | 2.7% |
| 14 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 66 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 60 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 57 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 51 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 49 | 48 | 98.0% |
| 25 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 47 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 46 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 8 | 17.8% |
| 31 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 43 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 41 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 37 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 35 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 22 | 71.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 30 | 100.0% |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 4 | 14.3% |
| 50 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 117 |
| 2 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 40 |
| 3 | FLORIDA EXPRESS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 1134758 | FL | 37 |
| 4 | B & B TRUCKING SERVICES INC | 1017757 | FL | 35 |
| 5 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 34 |
| 6 | S T D ENTERPRISES | 813366 | FL | 33 |
| 7 | CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FLORIDA LLC | 328986 | FL | 31 |
| 8 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 31 |
| 9 | WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA INC | 1002696 | FL | 27 |
| 10 | ABCO TRANSPORTATION INC | 541257 | FL | 25 |
| 11 | CIRACO UNDERGROUND INC | 1173834 | FL | 24 |
| 12 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 24 |
| 13 | C & S WHOLESALE SERVICES LLC | 1338655 | FL | 24 |
| 14 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 22 |
| 15 | PREFERRED MATERIALS INC | 239392 | FL | 22 |
| 16 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 21 |
| 17 | J H O C INC | 282577 | GA | 19 |
| 18 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 19 |
| 19 | BLACKHAWK TRANSPORT INC | 391460 | WI | 18 |
| 20 | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC | 439262 | FL | 18 |
Recent Inspections
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