Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
75 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1473176 ·
Communication Data Link
75 power unitsavg 10.5 yrLocal · 1 statesGRIMES, IA68/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
75Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.5Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 3
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average37.5% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average20.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Multiple injury crashes4 crashes involving injuries are on record.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.5 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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.
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 Aug 16, 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 Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 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 Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 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 Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Jul 17, 2017 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
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 Sep 3, 2026. COMMUNICATION DATA LINK is active in the FMCSA register.
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 state.
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