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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 15, 2026
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PODS ENTERPRISES LLC
USDOT 1397252 · MC530785 · EIN 20-2759417 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
13535 FEATHER SOUND DR, CLEARWATER, FL, 33762
(727) 509-6895 · JAMES GIMESON
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
1324 / 1100
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
815 / 2240
Crashes (24 mo)
41 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. — $2M BIPD · policy AI2-621-095273-05 · eff 10/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance1820 pts
Unsafe Driving279 pts
Driver Fitness151 pts
Other147 pts
Not in SMS10 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 145 | |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 110 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 110 |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 84 | |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 80 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 78 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 72 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 68 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 66 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 60 |
Most inspected states
CA159
NY92
FL79
WA52
PA50
NJ47
NC44
MD37
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.16 | 0.15 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.14 | 0.12 | ≈77–81% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.09 | 2.11 | ≈36–40% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-10. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness · high impact
Driver qualification / CDL / medical 100% (8 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 35 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 72% · Other 11% · Speeding 7%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Lighting / lamps 35% (6 OOS) · Brakes 23% (26 OOS) · Tires 21% (21 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 85 inspections, 49 violations, 3 OOS, 58 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance29 viol · 2 OOS · 59%
393.201B-FR ×3, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2
✓ Tighten pre-trip/post-trip DVIR discipline and the PM schedule
✓ Fix defects before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
≈ 103 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.568).
2. Other14 viol · 29%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3. Unsafe Driving5 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 392.2-SLLLR ×2, 392.2-SLLS2
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 156 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.12).
Repeat offenders: 393.201B-FR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLSR ×3, 392.2-SLLTCD ×2, 393.45D-B ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
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Crash record — 41 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | MILWAUKEE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 07/20/2026 | LUBBOCK, TX | ✓ | ||
| 07/15/2026 | LINDEN, NJ | ✓ | ||
| 07/15/2026 | ROMEOVILLE, IL | ✓ | ||
| 06/12/2026 | MILWAUKEE, WI | ✓ | ||
| 06/01/2026 | FLETCHER, NC | ✓ | ||
| 05/28/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/05/2026 | FAIRFIELD, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/17/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ | ||
| 03/10/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 60 vehicles seen in inspections
59 incomplete vehicle1 bus
Company profile
Officer
JAMES GIMESON
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
33.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
0
Registered since
2005-07-21
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (5 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
03/27/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
33.4M mi reported (2025)
10/01/2024 — Insurance filed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 20BSBJG0012
10/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy BLC1019991
09/04/2024 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/13/2024)
10/01/2020 — Insurance filed — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy AI2-621-095273-05
10/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-621-095273-04
05/04/2020 — PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER — REINSTATED
12/01/2018 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5082521055
11/05/2018 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2018)
10/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AI2-095273-05
11/23/2015 — Insurance name changed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA2076508868
11/23/2015 — Insurance name changed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy P-810-9431A739-TIL-05
11/23/2015 — Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy BLC1019991
10/01/2015 — Insurance filed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 5082521055
10/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy BLC1000965
05/04/2015 — Insurance name changed — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy BUA 2098341114
05/04/2015 — Insurance name changed — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
SURETY · policy BLC1000965
03/30/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/16/2015)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1397252.