Pods Enterprises LLC
USDOT 1397252 · FF-5685, MC-530785 · Clearwater, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Pods Enterprises LLC (dba Pods) is a company based in Clearwater, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,324 power units and 1,100 drivers, which ranks it #11 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 821 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 9.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 42 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (22 injuries, 1 fatality, 40 tow-away), or 3.2 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, motor vehicles.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Pods Enterprises LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Pods |
| USDOT number | 1397252 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-5685, MC-530785 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 13535 Feather Sound Dr, Clearwater, FL 33762 |
| Phone | (727) 509-6895 |
| First registered | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1397252.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 664 | 650 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 33,375,516 miles reported for 2025 – about 25,208 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 51% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1,100 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Pods Enterprises LLC | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.5% | 14.8% | 17.2% | 36% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 22% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 21% higher than average |
| Inspections | 821 | 798 with a driver check, 537 with a vehicle check, 338 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pods Enterprises LLC?
Pods Enterprises LLC is registered with USDOT number 1397252 and operating authority FF-5685, MC-530785.
How many trucks does Pods Enterprises LLC have?
It reports 1,324 power units (10 tractors, 1,314 straight trucks) and 10 trailers, with 1,100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 27, 2026).
Where is Pods Enterprises LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Clearwater, Florida 33762.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pods Enterprises LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.