CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 424023· MC235436· CARRIER· EIN 37-1260828
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DOT TRANSPORTATION INC

1 DOT WAY, MT STERLING, IL, 62353(217) 773-4411tim.eckhardt@dotfoods.comBRYAN LANGSTON
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Vehicle OOS
5.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0.2%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
116
6 fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
50
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
6 fatal 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.

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 · RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 10/01/2013
Authority
Active
3 past revocations
Registered
35 yrs
since 10/15/1990
  • Authority revoked 3 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 5 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

MC235436

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

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$1M required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 04/14/2025
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA· policy 0R536531
ON FILECargo — BMC-34eff 12/31/2003
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.· policy MXI 97907160
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84eff 10/01/2013
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY· policy CMS0102440
Authority history (6) ▾
01/30/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/08/2012)
11/15/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2005)
11/15/2005BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2005)
10/08/1997PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED
04/08/1993MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
11/15/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history9 insurers on record
Filing timeline (14)
  1. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/201204/14/2025
  2. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 09/09/200211/02/2013
  3. RLI INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 09/09/200210/01/2013
  4. SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200102/26/2012
  5. SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/200101/01/2012
  6. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/201201/01/2012
  7. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA$1MCancelled
    CARGO · eff 12/31/200101/28/2004
  8. ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 12/31/200112/31/2003
  9. WESTERN SURETY COMPANY$1MCancelled
    SURETY · eff 09/25/199710/20/2002
  10. WESTERN SURETY COMPANY$1MReplaced
    SURETY · eff 09/25/199709/09/2002
  11. FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    CARGO · eff 12/31/199912/31/2001
  12. AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/199903/01/2001
  13. AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/199501/01/1999
  14. WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/08/199301/01/1995

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.

Vehicle1,640 inspections · 5.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver3,535 inspections · 0.2% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

3,536 inspections · 3 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.

3,536
Inspections
3
Violations
1
OOS violations
3
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

3
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • IL8
  • MO4
  • KS3
  • NV2
  • OR1
  • MS1
  • VT1
  • MT1

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.

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 36% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing105 violations (24 mo)
Speeding42 viol52%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone8× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit10× · 13%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit18× · 12%
Following / lane / reckless43 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other17× · 17%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation21× · 12%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 2%
Seat belt5 viol7%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× · 6%
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 1%
Other13 viol7%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× · 2%
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway7× · 1%
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× · 1%
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 30 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 29% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing29 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless6 viol54%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim5× · 47%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 7%
False log / RODS1 OOS9 viol28%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 17%
  • 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 a6× · 7%
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× · 4%
Log / ELD device13 viol18%
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 4%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 4%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× · 4%
Other1 viol1%
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× · 1%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 16 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 60% line

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

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations · 3 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical3 OOS3 viol100%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× · 86%
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× · 14%
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

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

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 6% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing96 violations · 37 OOS (24 mo)
Tires25 OOS28 viol47%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS17× · 31%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS6× · 10%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 2%
Brakes6 OOS30 viol28%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19988× · 7%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× · 6%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× · 3%
Lighting / lamps2 OOS21 viol16%
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× · 3%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 3%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 2%
Wheels / rims2 OOS3 viol2%
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× · 1%
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× · 1%
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× · 0%
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 4 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
421
Inspections
93
Violations
13
Out-of-service
348
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 42%Vehicle Maintenance 26%Other 22%Hours-of-Service Compliance 9%Driver Fitness 1%Not in SMS 1%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
39 violations · 42% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLLR×8State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
  • 392.2-SLLTCD×7State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
  • 392.2-SLLSWZ×6State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
24 violations · 10 OOS · 26% of recent
  • 393.55E-B×3Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
  • 393.75A3-TAOL×2Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.45D-B×2Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Other
20 violations · 1 OOS · 22% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLIRP×2State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation
  • 395.8A×2HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
  • 392.2-SLLS1×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
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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).

1500
Inspections
324
Violations
46
Out-of-service
3107
CSA points
500
Crashes
47
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

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

60 truck 57 trailer
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2535HM879502· 589306ST IL
2021 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2531M6212702· 725166ST IL
2024 KENWORTH T680
1XKYDP9X1RJ352340· P 1197881 IL
2022 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X6ND766710· P1089350 IL
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2535J6245911· 621868ST IL
2026 KENWORTH T680
1XKYDP9X3TJ203614· P868765 IL
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2536R6180904· 941500ST IL
2026 KENWORTH T680
1XKYDP9X1TJ203644· P1312050 IL
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2539S7407311· 975960ST IL
2022 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X5ND766858· P1116913 IL
2027 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2531V7718901· 1026592ST IL
2020 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X8LD675340· P1041026 IL
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS253XN6488619· 849428ST IL
2025 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9XXSD715061· P1126778 IL
2018 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2535J3173609· 610449ST IL
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9XXRD647077· P926319 IL
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2532R6181113· 962075ST IL
2023 VOLVO TRUCK VNL
4V4NC9EG8PN617641· P1059741 IL
2027 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2531V6705913· 1026607ST IL
2021 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X0MD735113· P1338951 IL
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2537S6328421· 962033ST IL
2022 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X8ND803689· P1134895 IL
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
3UTVS2535S8328805· 962191ST IL
2022 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9XXND766676· P833928 IL
2026 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9XXTD774175· P1041022 IL
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2530R6059723· 919792ST IL
2025 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X8SD715110· P1022763 IL
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2533S7407305· 975966ST IL
2024 PETERBILT 579
1XPBDP9X7RD646937· P1182369 IL
2022 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturer
1UYVS2531N6488301· 786711ST IL

+ 87 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

116

Tow-away

113

Injury

47

Fatal

6

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
1,853
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
2,395
2,395 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
197M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi2,395 drivers
Company officer
BRYAN LANGSTON
Operation
Interstate · Hazmat
D-U-N-S
824618813
Registered since
1990-10-15
Last MCS-150 update
2026-01-28
Census status
Active

Fleet: 1,851 trucks · 1,850 owned tractors · 2,920 owned trailers.

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, phone numbers or officers with 10 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

10
Connected carriers
8
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
DOT TRANSPORTATION CANADA INC
USDOT 3912700Active· INGERSOLL, ON
Strong
Officer

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

25 events
  1. 01/28/2026MCS-150 update filed

    197.0M mi reported (2025)

  2. 04/14/2025Insurance filed — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 0R536531

  3. 04/14/2025Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TC2J-CAP-118D4187-TIL-13

  4. 11/02/2013Insurance cancelled — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy OMS209436

  5. 10/01/2013Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy CMS0102440

  6. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy OMS209436

  7. 02/26/2012Insurance cancelled — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 90-03240-04, -05, -06

  8. 01/30/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/08/2012)

  9. 01/01/2012Insurance replaced — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 90-03240-04, -05, -06

  10. 01/01/2012Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TC2J-CAP-118D4187-TIL-12

  11. 11/15/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2005)

  12. 11/15/2005BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/05/2005)

  13. 01/28/2004Insurance cancelled — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy PST343044

  14. 12/31/2003Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MXI 97907160

  15. 12/31/2003Insurance replaced — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy PST343044

  16. 10/20/2002Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 68645502

  17. 09/09/2002Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 68645502

  18. 12/31/2001Insurance replaced — FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy FB616

  19. 03/01/2001Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy F5R 006 165 01

  20. 01/01/1999Insurance replaced — AMERICAN MOTORISTS INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy F5R 006 165 00

  21. 10/08/1997PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
  22. 01/01/1995Insurance replaced — WAUSAU UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 0224 02 074374

  23. 04/08/1993MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  24. 11/15/1991MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  25. 10/15/1990Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2008-08-28
Last review
2023-02-16
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-01-28
Reported mileage
197,010,000 mi (2025)

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 20, 2026, 10:03 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.