COMMUNICATION DATA LINK
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1473176
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
75
Total Drivers
105
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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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 15.4% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 13 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 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 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
13
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK authorized to operate?
Yes. COMMUNICATION DATA LINK (USDOT #1473176) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is COMMUNICATION DATA LINK's safety record?
COMMUNICATION DATA LINK has 13 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles 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 15.4%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 70.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.