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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1397252· MC530785· CARRIER· EIN 20-2759417
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PODS

Legal: PODS ENTERPRISES LLC

13535 FEATHER SOUND DR, CLEARWATER, FL, 33762(727) 509-6895safety@pods.comJAMES GIMESON
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$2M BIPD
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Vehicle OOS
9.6%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
1.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
42
1 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
75
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 10/01/2024
Authority
Active
5 past revocations
Registered
21 yrs
since 07/21/2005
  • Authority revoked 5 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 10 times across 2 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC530785

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$2M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$2M coverageeff 10/01/2020
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.· policy AI2-621-095273-05
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 10/01/2015
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.· policy 5082521055
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84eff 10/01/2024
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy 20BSBJG0012
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84eff 10/01/2024
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy 20BSBJG0012
Authority history (10) ▾
09/04/2024CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2024)
05/04/2020PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERREINSTATED
11/05/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2018)
03/30/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2015)
03/30/2015BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2015)
12/20/2013PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERREINSTATED→ REVOKED (11/23/2015)
05/24/2010CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/25/2010)
08/15/2005PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED
08/11/2005MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
08/11/2005PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERGRANTED→ REVOKED (12/04/2013)
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (20) ▾
  1. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2015 → 10/01/2024
  2. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2015 → 10/01/2024
  3. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2018 → 10/01/2020
  4. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/04/2015 → 12/01/2018
  5. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/01/2018 → 10/01/2018
  6. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/21/2006 → 11/23/2015
  7. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KName Changed
    CARGO · eff 06/18/2010 → 11/23/2015
  8. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KName Changed
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2013 → 11/23/2015
  9. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 05/04/2015 → 10/01/2015
  10. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$75MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2015 → 10/01/2015
  11. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 05/04/2015
  12. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KName Changed
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2013 → 05/04/2015
  13. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 08/16/2012 → 11/07/2013
  14. HANOVER INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 08/16/2012 → 10/01/2013
  15. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 07/25/2005 → 08/16/2012

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle565 inspections · 9.6% OOS · National 22%
Driver821 inspections · 1.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

855 inspections · 23 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

855
Inspections
23
Violations
1
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • CA6
  • MD4
  • FL3
  • CT2
  • PA2
  • NH2
  • OR1
  • IL1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

High impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 75% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.

What’s contributing11 violations · 10 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical10 OOS11 viol100%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× · 48%
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× · 18%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× · 10%
What to do
  • Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 33 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 7% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing34 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless24 viol70%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other15× · 46%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× · 10%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 5%
Other3 viol11%
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× · 5%
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× · 4%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 2%
Speeding4 viol10%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 10%
Phone / texting2 viol7%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 4%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 4%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 6 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 34% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing270 violations · 64 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps6 OOS92 viol34%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative8× · 4%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× · 4%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 3%
Brakes27 OOS65 viol23%
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear13× · 5%
  • 396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination16× · 3%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× · 2%
Tires21 OOS30 viol20%
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit8× · 6%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 6%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth3× · 2%
Other2 OOS37 viol8%
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing9× · 2%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak6× · 2%
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing6× · 1%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 22 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 75% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
95
Inspections
65
Violations
13
Out-of-service
60
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 63%Other 26%Unsafe Driving 9%Driver Fitness 2%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
41 violations · 12 OOS · 63% of recent
  • 393.75G-TAOW×5Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit · OOS
  • 393.201B-FR×4Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
  • 396.3A1-BOS×3Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2Other
17 violations · 26% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1×6State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 392.2-SLLSR×4State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3Unsafe Driving
6 violations · 9% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
  • 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
392.2-SLLEWA1×6393.75G-TAOW×5OOS393.201B-FR×4392.2-SLLSR×4393.47E×3396.3A1-BOS×3OOS392.2-SLLTCD×2393.45D-B×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

1265
Inspections
698
Violations
114
Out-of-service
2329
CSA points
240
Crashes
45
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

57 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

54 incomplete vehicle 1 truck 1 trailer 1 bus
2022 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 3×
3HAEUMMN3NL608544· 3757422 IN
2023 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 2×
3HAEUMMN0PL246014· 3466676 IN
2020 FREIGHTLINER M2seen 2×
3ALHCYFE6LDLU0300· P244HV TN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607seen 2×
3HAEUMMN8TL739479· K847HT TN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN8TL742978· K859HT TN
2023 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN9PL232144· 3467898 IN
2020 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN4LL118806· L181HT TN
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia
3AKJHLDVXPDUE1256· T29402 HI
2021 TRANSCRAFT/WABASH Steel Flatbed
1TTF482S9M3289951· 937WFB HI
2022 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN2NL441657· C28503Y WA
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN5TL741142· K873HT TN
2022 PETERBILT 337
2NP2HM7X7NM780447· H013HT TN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN4TL740614· K865HT TN
2019 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC2KDKD7390· D926HR TN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN2TL740336· K868HT TN
2023 INTERNATIONAL HV607
3HAEJMMN0PL003621· J189HT TN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN5TL757647· K974HT TN
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN7SL349276· 3856048 IN
2019 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC3KDKD6152· D772HR TN
2016 INTERNATIONAL MA025
3HAMMMMN1GL130977· 728TVR HI
2024 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN7RL247471· 58872V3 CA
2022 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN1NL608543· 3174133 IN
2026 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMNXTL734901· K854HT TN
2025 INTERNATIONAL MV607
1HTEUMMN8SS034026· 3856019 IN
2020 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN3LL824276· L178HT TN
2016 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACXDT5GDGT9363· D571HT TN
2021 PETERBILT 337
2NP2HM6X2MM747484· C073HR TN
2024 INTERNATIONAL MV607
3HAEUMMN7RL248331· 84720U3 CA
2019 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALACWFC2KDKD7387· D793HR TN
2020 FREIGHTLINER M2
3ALHCYFE1LDLU0348· P301HV TN

+ 27 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

42

Tow-away

40

Injury

21

Fatal

1

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
1,324
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
1,100
0 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
33.4M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi1,100 drivers
Company officer
JAMES GIMESON
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2005-07-21
Last MCS-150 update
2026-03-27
Census status
Active

Fleet: 1,324 trucks · 2 owned tractors · 10 owned trailers · 8 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

5
Connected carriers
5
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

33 events
  1. 03/27/2026MCS-150 update filed

    33.4M mi reported (2025)

  2. 10/01/2024Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 20BSBJG0012

  3. 10/01/2024Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy BLC1019991

  4. 09/04/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2024)

  5. 10/01/2020Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AI2-621-095273-05

  6. 10/01/2020Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-621-095273-04

  7. 05/04/2020PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED
  8. 12/01/2018Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 5082521055

  9. 11/05/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2018)

  10. 10/01/2018Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-095273-05

  11. 11/23/2015Insurance name changed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BUA2076508868

  12. 11/23/2015Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy P-810-9431A739-TIL-05

  13. 11/23/2015Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy BLC1019991

  14. 10/01/2015Insurance filed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5082521055

  15. 10/01/2015Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy BLC1000965

  16. 05/04/2015Insurance name changed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 2098341114

  17. 05/04/2015Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy BLC1000965

  18. 03/30/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2015)

  19. 03/30/2015BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/15/2015)

  20. 12/20/2013PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED

    REVOKED (11/23/2015)

  21. 11/07/2013Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy BL51000965

  22. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy BL51000965

  23. 08/16/2012Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 83BSBDO4457

  24. 06/18/2010Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy P-810-9431A739-TIL-05

  25. 05/24/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/25/2010)

  26. 10/01/2009Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy P-810-9431A739-TIL-05

  27. 07/21/2006Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy P-810-9431A739-TIL-05

  28. 09/03/2005Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy P-810-9431A739-TIL-05

  29. 08/15/2005PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
  30. 08/11/2005MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
—
Last review
2025-10-10
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-03-27
Reported mileage
33,375,516 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. February, 2022

    • Drivers grew to 1300

  2. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — PODS ENTERPRISES LLC, CLEARWATER, FL

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 4:47 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.