OCALA
Roadside inspection site in Florida • 396 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
OCALA 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 396 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 20, 2023.
A total of 261 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.4. The out-of-service rate is 5.1%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 29 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (26 citations). A total of 49 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
396 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
49 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 | 29 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 2 | 7.7% |
| 3 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 13 | 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.30 | Battery improperly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.132(c)(5) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.70(d) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.40 | Inadequate brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 393.128(b)(1) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 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 | 49 |
| 2 | DC HALL TRUCKING LLC | 745490 | FL | 9 |
| 3 | FLORIDA EXPRESS ENVIRONMENTAL LLC | 1134758 | FL | 7 |
| 4 | ABCO TRANSPORTATION INC | 541257 | FL | 7 |
| 5 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 6 |
| 6 | SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES INC | 63419 | SC | 5 |
| 7 | WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA INC | 1002696 | FL | 5 |
| 8 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 5 |
| 9 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | VA | 4 |
| 10 | OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE INC | 90849 | NC | 4 |
| 11 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 3 |
| 12 | ALL STAR LOGISTICS LLC | 2311011 | GA | 3 |
| 13 | OLDCASTLE BUILDINGENVELOPE INC | 9047 | TX | 3 |
| 14 | CORNERSTONE CARGO LLC | 1683159 | IL | 3 |
| 15 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 3 |
| 16 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 3 |
| 17 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 3 |
| 18 | CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS FLORIDA LLC | 328986 | FL | 3 |
| 19 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 3 |
| 20 | TRANSCO INC | 1062707 | TX | 3 |
Recent Inspections
396 inspections at this site (page 1 of 16)