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Freight Carrier/broker · Clearwater, FL

PODS

Name: PODS
Address: 13535 FEATHER SOUND DR, CLEARWATER, FL, 33762, US
Telephone: (727) 509-6895

13535 FEATHER SOUND DR · Clearwater, FL 33762

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(727) 509-6895 Tap to call

MC #530785
USDOT #1397252 USDOT Active

1324
Power Units
1100
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

PODS is a Clearwater, FL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 1324 truck(s) in their fleet and 1100 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-530785 and their USDOT number is 1397252.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/27/2026 · last updated Jul 8, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name PODS ENTERPRISES LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 33,375,516 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

36 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
17
Injury
23
Tow
41
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.15 30 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.09 171 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 14

Inspection Summary

855
Total
648
Clean
207
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 118 unique codes

Critical 42

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL4× OOS×4 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL3× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area3× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit5× OOS×5 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1DSUJUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.2× OOS×2 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination19× OOS×19 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 10

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other13× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 65

393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative8× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative6× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt19× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear12× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection7× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection5× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak6× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper3× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective3× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured13× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative11× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative9× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp8× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper7× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing6× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing5× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing4× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.203(b)Cab/body improperly secured to frame2× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.86B1-RIGRear Impact Guards - All other CMV's, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate or missing1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed4× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed3× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PODS
13535 FEATHER SOUND DR
CLEARWATER, FL 33762

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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PODS

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 118 unique codes

Critical 42

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 65

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 9

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