Inspections (DataQs)

Inspection review (DataQs)

We review your inspection report and tell you whether it's worth challenging the violation in DataQs and what proof you need. If we file it afterwards, you only pay the difference.

$35 per inspection

Plus the 3% processing fee on online payments. You see the exact total before paying.

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What is it?

DataQs is FMCSA's system to request a review of an inspection or violation you believe is wrong. Before filing, we review your inspection report and tell you whether it's worth challenging and what proof you need. There's no guarantee it will be removed: the state agency that did the inspection decides.

Who needs it?

Companies with an inspection or violation they believe is wrong
Anyone whose citation was dismissed in court but the violation still shows
It can be requested up to 3 years after the inspection

How we do it

Send us the inspection report and tell us what happened.
We check the violation against the rules and your proof.
We tell you whether it's worth challenging and what's missing. If you decide to file, you only pay the difference.

Our fee

$35

per inspection

Before paying you see the full summary with official fees. You pay online by card, securely.

1. Enter your USDOT number

We fill in your company details automatically.

Your information

Full name

Phone

Preferred language

Your company

Company legal name

DBA (if any)

EIN (if you have one)

MC number (if you have one)

Address

City

State

ZIP code

The inspection

Report number

Inspection date

State

Attach the inspection report and your proof below (photos, repair receipts, court documents if the citation was dismissed). There's no guarantee the violation will be removed: the state agency that did the inspection decides.

Documents

Have ready: Inspection report (PDF or photo), report number, inspection date and state

PDF, photos, Word or Excel. Up to 10 files, 10 MB each. You can take a photo with your phone. If you don't have them now, we'll ask later.

Comments or additional information

I understand that DOT Truck Services (a DBA of Ge Chanfon Services LLC) is a private document preparation service, not a government agency or a law firm, that I can do these filings myself on the official portals.

What happens if it's not up to date?

A wrong violation raises your SMS percentages for 2 years.
Brokers and insurers see your inspections.

Other options

DataQs challenge

We prepare and file your request. If you already paid for the review, you only pay the difference.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you guarantee it will be removed?

No. The state agency that did the inspection decides. We prepare the best request possible with your proof.

How long does it take?

Usually 2 weeks to 4 months, depending on the state.

How long do I have?

Up to 3 years after the inspection date.

What does FMCSA charge?

Nothing: filing in DataQs is free. You only pay our service fee.