COMMUNICATION DATA LINK
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1473176
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
75
Total Drivers
105
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in GRIMES, Iowa, operating 75 power units with 105 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 18.2% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 2 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 11 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
11
Total
55%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for COMMUNICATION DATA LINK (USDOT #1473176) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's safety record?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK has 11 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does COMMUNICATION DATA LINK operate?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK operates 75 power units with 105 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does COMMUNICATION DATA LINK transport hazardous materials?
No. COMMUNICATION DATA LINK does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK located?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK is based in GRIMES, Iowa at 1305 SW 37TH STREET, 50111-4787. Phone: (515) 224-9544.
What are COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's out-of-service rates?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's driver out-of-service rate is 18.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 44.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.