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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1679193· MC655707· CARRIER· EIN 47-4257729
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I-65 TRANSPORT LLC

9681 W US HWY 24, WOLCOTT, IN, 47995(219) 279-2050safety@i65transport.comBENJAMIN SMITH
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Vehicle OOS
38.2%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.4%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
11
none fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
40
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrierVehicle OOS 38.2% — well above the 22% national average11 crashes 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.

Authority & insurance

MC655707

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

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 07/26/2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.· policy MCP73491A
Authority history (4) ▾
09/07/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2018)
06/19/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2015)
11/06/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
09/29/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERDISMISSED
Insurance history5 insurers on record
Filing timeline (9) ▾
  1. BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/26/2020 → 07/26/2021
  2. AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/02/2018 → 08/12/2020
  3. AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/02/2018 → 07/26/2020
  4. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/16/2018 → 10/04/2018
  5. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 07/16/2018 → 10/02/2018
  6. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/02/2017 → 07/16/2018
  7. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/2015 → 10/02/2017
  8. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/02/2009 → 07/22/2015
  9. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/02/2009 → 06/22/2015

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.

Vehicle55 inspections · 38.2% OOS · National 22%
Driver124 inspections · 2.4% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

124 inspections · 31 violations (12 OOS) · 30% of inspections had an OOS finding.

124
Inspections
31
Violations
12
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

17
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • KY7
  • TN7
  • NC4
  • OH3
  • IL3
  • IN3
  • GA1
  • MS1

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.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 40.7% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Giles County, TN

Medium impact

8 of 46 violations in the last 12 months (17%) came from inspections in Giles County, TN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Giles County, TN to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 49% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing32 violations (24 mo)
Speeding12 viol46%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× · 18%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 10%
Following / lane / reckless11 viol25%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× · 11%
Phone / texting3 viol14%
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× · 11%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 4%
Seat belt2 viol8%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 5%
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× · 3%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 33 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 31% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device9 viol87%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 33%
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× · 27%
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 7%
False log / RODS1 viol7%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 7%
Hours exceeded1 viol7%
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× · 7%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 19 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% 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

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 64% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing41 violations · 25 OOS (24 mo)
Tires14 OOS16 viol64%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× · 57%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 5%
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× · 2%
Lighting / lamps3 OOS8 viol13%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 5%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 3%
  • 393.11A1-LHLMWRLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on1× · 2%
Load securement4 OOS5 viol9%
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.1× · 3%
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× · 2%
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× · 2%
Brakes2 OOS5 viol8%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× · 3%
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× · 3%
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 1%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 42 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% 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
12
Inspections
15
Violations
5
Out-of-service
4
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 40%Other 33%Unsafe Driving 27%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations · 4 OOS · 40% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. · 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
5 violations · 1 OOS · 33% of recent
  • 395.8A×3HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate · OOS
  • 392.2-SLLSIVState/Local Laws - State insurance violation
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3Unsafe Driving
4 violations · 27% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLLR×2State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
393.75A3-TAOL×3OOS395.8A×3392.2-SLLLR×2
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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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).

180
Inspections
154
Violations
41
Out-of-service
761
CSA points
25
Crashes
22
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

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

44 trailer 37 truck
2024 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURINGseen 5×
5MAPA5321RH067588· PE11288 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBDP9X7RD671241· 3592240 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBDP9X0RD671257· 3611222 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X8RD671247· 3593341 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X0RD671243· 3592242 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X5RD671240· 3592239 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X2RD671244· 3592776 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBDP9X4RD671262· 3611227 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9XXRD671251· 3593345 IN
2018 WILSONseen 2×
1W15532A5J6626971· P550601 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X8RD671250· 3593344 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X2RD657702· 2951097 IN
2019 WILSONseen 2×
1W15532A8K6626982· P507177 IN
2025 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X5SD671261· 3611226 IN
2024 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURINGseen 2×
5MAPA5328RH067586· PE11287 IN
2019 WILSONseen 2×
1W15532A0K6626989· P508674 IN
2024 WILSON Wilsonseen 2×
1W1K55325R6633193· PD27820 IN
2024 WILSON Wilsonseen 2×
1W1K55321R6633188· PD26744 IN
2021 WILSON Wilsonseen 2×
1W1K55321M6630249· P547300 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X6RD671246· 2982239 IN
2020 WILSONseen 2×
1W15532A7L6628532· P547273 IN
2025 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X3SD724751· 3389166 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9XXRD891294· 3250109 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X5RD671237· 3581453 IN
2020 WILSON
1W15532A6L6628537· P547297 IN
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X9RD671239· 3592238 IN
2018 WILSON TRAILER CO.
4WW5532A9J6626139· P548376 IN
2023 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9XXPD868773· 3433460 IN
2024 WILSON Wilson
1W1K55320R6633179· P547282 IN
2021 WILSON Wilson
1W1K55329M6630256· P847081 IN

+ 51 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

11

Tow-away

11

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
88
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
88
88 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.9M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi88 drivers
Company officer
BENJAMIN SMITH
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2007-08-20
Last MCS-150 update
2025-05-07
Census status
Active

Fleet: 88 trucks · 86 owned tractors · 121 owned trailers · 2 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.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 31 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

31
Connected carriers
6
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
23
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: BENJAMIN SMITH (USDOT 1471668, registered 2006) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 23
1
ABLE EXPEDITE COMPANY
USDOT 1843906Inactive· NASHVILLE, TN
Strong
Officer
2
BENJAMIN SMITH
USDOT 589800Active· LILESVILLE, NC
Strong
Officer
3
BENJAMIN SMITH
USDOT 1471668Inactive· DACULA, GA
Strong
Officer
4
BENJAMIN SMITH
USDOT 1826616Inactive· BERLIN, MD
Strong
Officer
5
BENJAMIN SMITH
USDOT 2342890Inactive· ATLANTA, GA
Strong
Officer
6
BENNYTHEBULL LLC
USDOT 4155357Active· VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Strong
Officer
7
BK TRANSIT LLC
USDOT 3639676Inactive· SAINT CHARLES, MO
Strong
Officer
8
BROADWATER EQUIPMENT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 4314299Active· TOWNSEND, MT
Strong
Officer
9
CHARLOTTE INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
USDOT 3453507Inactive· MONESSEN, PA
Strong
Officer
10
ERGENSTRASSE LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3503418Inactive· FREDERICKSBRG, TX
Strong
Officer
11
GEORGE M LEADER FAMILY CORP
USDOT 4342283Inactive· HERSHEY, PA
Strong
Officer
12
GREAT LAKES LAMINATION INC
USDOT 4042889Active· BRISTOL, IN
Strong
Officer
13
INTERMODAL AIR INC
USDOT 1452684Active· BUFFALO, NY
Strong
Officer
14
MID-ATLANTIC CATERING COOPERATIVE INC
USDOT 4458454Active· GWYNN OAK, MD
Strong
Officer
15
OHANA MOVERS OF NORTH EAST FLORIDA LLC
USDOT 3222076Inactive· JACKSONVILLE, FL
Strong
Officer
16
PIONEER OIL TOOLS INC
USDOT 2198947Active· WEIDMAN, MI
Strong
Officer
17
PKHD LLC
USDOT 4408837Active· BLAIR, NE
Strong
Officer
18
SMITH & BUNNELL TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3550582Active· MESHOPPEN, PA
Strong
Officer
19
SMITH BROTHERS TREE SERVICE LLC
USDOT 3187609Active· RUTLAND, MA
Strong
Officer
20
SMITH FAMILY FUNERAL GOODS LLC
USDOT 4030415Inactive· INDEPENDENCE, MO
Strong
Officer
21
SMITH FARMS INC
USDOT 3676490Active· GROVE CITY, MN
Strong
Officer
22
TRITECH GROUP LLC
USDOT 3906134Active· RICHLAND, PA
Strong
Officer
23
TRITECH SERVICES GROUP INC
USDOT 3895904Active· RICHLAND, PA
Strong
Officer
Medium· 3
TREY TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3833488Active· PEOTONE, IL
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XPBDP9X6PD8912901XPBDP9X7PD868777
I-65 LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3023729Active· WOLCOTT, IN
Medium
MailingPhoneAddress
JIM ENGLEKING TRUCKING SERVICES INC
USDOT 632296Inactive· WOLCOTT, IN
Medium
Address

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

16 events
  1. 05/07/2025MCS-150 update filed

    4.9M mi reported (2024)

  2. 07/26/2021Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy MCP73491A

  3. 07/26/2021Insurance replaced — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy QHI-P2243-130348-00

  4. 08/12/2020Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS

    BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2243-131795

  5. 07/26/2020Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS

    BIPD/Primary · policy AHI-P2243-131795

  6. 10/04/2018Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 51-424286-00

  7. 10/02/2018Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 51-424286-00

  8. 09/07/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/27/2018)

  9. 07/16/2018Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 51-424286-00

  10. 10/02/2017Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN156533

  11. 07/22/2015Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN016474

  12. 06/22/2015Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WN016474

  13. 06/19/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/23/2015)

  14. 11/06/2009MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  15. 09/29/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — DISMISSED
  16. 08/20/2007Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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
2019-11-01
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-05-07
Reported mileage
4,870,124 mi (2024)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — I-65 TRANSPORT LLC, WOLCOTT, IN

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 29, 2026, 12:34 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.