ROADSIDE
Roadside inspection site in Florida • 197 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
ROADSIDE 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 197 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 28, 2023.
A total of 162 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 20.8%, 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 76 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (69 citations). A total of 82 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
197 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
82 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 76 | 8 | 10.5% |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 69 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 13 | 65.0% |
| 4 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 20.0% |
| 10 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 9 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 6 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 50.0% |
| 14 | 393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 18 | 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| 19 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 | 75.0% |
| 22 | 387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 24 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
| 26 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 28 | 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 31 | 393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 393.67 | Tires - other defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.70(b)(1)(ii) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 44 | 393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.110(c) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 47 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.70(d)(8) | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA INC | 1002696 | FL | 6 |
| 2 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA LP | 463595 | AZ | 3 |
| 3 | SINGLETARY TRUCKING & HAULING CO INC | 470597 | FL | 3 |
| 4 | BRINK CONSTRUCTORS INC | 119688 | SD | 3 |
| 5 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 3 |
| 6 | DIVERSIFIED UNDERGROUND SERVICES INC | 2384326 | FL | 3 |
| 7 | BARNES EQUIPMENT CO | 977802 | FL | 2 |
| 8 | FARMERS DOLOMITE LIME COMPANY INC | 217594 | GA | 2 |
| 9 | LEE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 730593 | NC | 2 |
| 10 | FARMERS COOPERATIVE | 374971 | FL | 2 |
| 11 | RING POWER CORPORATION | 194863 | FL | 2 |
| 12 | FIRST COAST ROLL-OFFS LLC | 2986671 | FL | 2 |
| 13 | ANDERSON COLUMBIA CO INC | 545147 | FL | 2 |
| 14 | ENVIROWASTE LLC | 2081444 | FL | 2 |
| 15 | BALFOUR TIMBER CO INC | 139055 | GA | 2 |
| 16 | PIONEER EXCAVATING AND TRACTOR SERVICES INC | 1682285 | FL | 2 |
| 17 | JOHNSON AND JOHNSON TRANSPORT INC | 255379 | FL | 2 |
| 18 | H B TUTEN JR LOGGING INC | 664907 | FL | 2 |
| 19 | CURT'S CONSTRUCTION INC | 845363 | FL | 2 |
| 20 | BOYER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC | 1111692 | FL | 2 |
Recent Inspections
197 inspections at this site (page 1 of 8)