COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC
USDOT 779958 • 143 OLD ROUTE 9, FISHKILL, NY, 12524
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
779,958
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2014085111
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
115
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
143 OLD ROUTE 9, FISHKILL, NY, 12524
Mailing Address
93 VETERANS BLVD, CARLSADT, NJ, 07072
Contact
Phone: 2014085111
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 17.6%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 10.9 percentage points above average.
HIGH
No insurance filings on record
This for-hire carrier has no insurance filings in the FMCSA database — a critical compliance gap.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-438564 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC438564 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC438564 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Sep 10, 2002 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
63%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
34
Violations
67
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.6%
Driver OOS %
17.6%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
115
Drivers (MCS-150)
115
Crash Records
15
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
2
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
4
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 34 of 34 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 34 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (67 violations from 34 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR: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 | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 2 | 2 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(d) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-2.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
17.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
+10.9 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.97vs nat'l 1.80
+0.17 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (34 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
21 total · 28.6% OOS
2024-062026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance29 · 8 OOS
Driver Fitness11 · 9 OOS
Recent Crashes
15 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
15
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
15
Crash History (15 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COVE CITY | 1005 | ...639251 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KEWASKUM | CTH H EB | ...KY0860 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Oct 5, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | COPPERMINE ROAD NEAR BILL PLOOF ROAD | ...C21830 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Oct 4, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 9 82052051 | ...A10773 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Jun 15, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...A09476 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Jun 14, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...MU1752 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Apr 15, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANBURY | 84-E | ...A10783 | COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC |
| Jun 23, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2007 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2000 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 1999 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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