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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC

DOT 779958
MC 438564
Entity Carrier
143 OLD ROUTE 9, FISHKILL, NY 12524 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated3 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
779958
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Overview

COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Oct 2025, based in Fishkill, New York. It operates a fleet of 115 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
29.41176470588235%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
8.333333333333334%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedOct 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 2.6
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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30 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

18
Inspections, 24 mo
33
Violations, 24 mo
8
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-02-27
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-02-24
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2026-02-24
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-01-21
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2026-01-21
390.21TB1-MC — Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed (Unit 1)
2026-01-21
393.43DBMA — Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-01-21
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2026-01-12
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2026-01-12
390.21TB2-DOT — Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
393.95F — Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
393.95B — Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
393.95A — No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-09-25
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
390.21A — Not marked in accordance with regulations (Unit 1)
2025-09-25
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-09-25
383.23A2 — Operating a CMV without a CDL (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-07-23
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2025-06-12
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2025-06-12
392.2-SLLEWG1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight (Unit 1)
2025-06-06
392.2-SLLEQP — State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. (Unit 1)
2025-06-06
383.23A2-LCDLN — License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (Unit C)
2025-06-06
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL — License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-06-06
391.41APC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-06-06
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2024-12-30
391.15A-LNCDLNSRW — Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) (Unit D)Out of Service
2024-12-30
391.41A-MCPC — Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com (Unit D)
2024-11-18
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2024-11-18
393.201B-FR — Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units115
Drivers115
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classLarge carrier (51–200 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-438564

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 779958 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC's safety rating?
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 29.41176470588235% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC operate?
It runs 115 power units with 115 drivers on file.

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143 OLD ROUTE 9
FISHKILL, NY 12524
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