COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
779958
MC Number
438564
Fleet Size
115
Total Drivers
115
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in FISHKILL, New York, operating 115 power units with 115 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 25.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 20 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 New York is 15.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.7% across 126,091 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
20
Total
59%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
HOMELAND INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK — eff. Jan 1, 2002
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
3
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC (USDOT #779958) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC's safety record?
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC has 20 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 3 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 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC operate?
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC operates 115 power units with 115 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC located?
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC is based in FISHKILL, New York at 143 OLD ROUTE 9, 12524. Phone: (201) 408-5111.
What are COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC's out-of-service rates?
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 25.0%, 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 7.1%, 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.