Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
75 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Communication Data LinkUSDOT 1473176GRIMES, IA
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
75Reported power
10 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.37.5% of vehicle inspections out of service · 20% of driver inspections out of service · Multiple injury crashes
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
In good standing · 1
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
75Reported power
10 seen in inspections
5Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
10.5 yr
Model years 2005–2024. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
20 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2006. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK (USDOT 1473176) has a Vektor safety score of 68/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 37.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 1 jurisdiction, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 75 power units and 105 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 17, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Jul 17, 2017 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's USDOT number?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's USDOT number is 1473176.
Is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. COMMUNICATION DATA LINK is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.
What is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's safety record?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's fleet?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK operates 75 power units and 105 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK based?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK is based in GRIMES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 jurisdiction.